Adviser banned for UGC, Shield involvementBY MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025 12:24PMA Gold Coast-based financial adviser has been banned for four years for failing to act in clients' best interests by pushing them to invest in the Global Capital Property Fund (GCPF) and Pivotal Diversified Fund. Related News |
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Judith Fiander
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When Judith Fiander first walked in the doors of Australian Philanthropic Services her intention was to volunteer for a few months. Fast forward 14 years and she is the chief executive. Eliza Bavin writes.
