Former financial adviser John Higgins has pleaded guilty to 15 counts of fraudulently misappropriating clients' funds for his own use under the Crimes Act (NSW), and three counts of dishonest conduct in relation to a financial product or service while carrying on a financial services business under the Corporations Act, in the Local Court of NSW. https://www.financialstandard.com.au/feed/latest?story=18816 en-AU Copyright 2026 Financial Standard 5