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FSCP hands down first ‘written reprimand’ around advice scoping

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Tackling issues around inappropriate scoping of advice, the Financial Services and Credit Panel has announced its first ‘written reprimand’.

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Advisers to expect increased workload as YFYS test gets expanded

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The FAAA has warned advisers to be alert if their clients are in an underperforming super fund as this month’s APRA performance test is increased to certain trustee-directed Choice products.

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Melissa Caddick’s victims receive first payout

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The victims of an alleged Ponzi scheme run by Sydney conwoman, Melissa Caddick, have received their first payout with further payouts expected.

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Which super fund has fallen foul of ASIC’s greenwashing crackdown?

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The corporate regulator has commenced its third civil penalty proceedings for alleged greenwashing with the superannuation fund holding investments in Russia when it had listed it as an excluded country.

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Experienced advisers stand firm as younger peers fold

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Almost half of the advisers who have departed this year have been in the industry for less than 10 years while older advisers are pinning their hopes on the experience pathway.

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AMP CEO expectant of BOLR class action update this month

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AMP CEO, Alexis George, expects to have an update on the BOLR class action this month but has not ruled out appealing the case, having set aside a “best estimate” of $50 million in provisions.

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Lonsec completes CIO search

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Following the departure of Lukasz de Pourbaix in April, Lonsec has appointed a new chief investment officer and executive director.

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AMP reports 1H23 losses for advice division

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AMP has reported half-year results for its advice division as it updates on the next action in the BOLR class action case.

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Count Financial class action trial pushed to Q1 2024

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Earmarking some $520 million in an indemnity deed to former subsidiary Count Financial, CBA’s full-year results reveal a trial date has been fixed for March 2024.

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Which platforms have received the highest adviser rating?

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There are three standout platforms dominating the advice market, based on feedback to Adviser Ratings, as the shrinking pool of advisers become a powerful arbiter.

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