ASIC clamps down on advisers, trustees cold callingBY KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2024 12:39PMFinancial advisers, licensees, and superannuation trustees are facing the ire of ASIC after an investigation found they are profiting from boiler room tactics that convince members to switch funds. Related News |
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