ASIC steps up investigation into SMSF fraudBY MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2013 11:40AMThe Australian Securities and Investment Commission has successfully obtained court orders to liquidate two Queensland-based self-managed super fund (SMSFs) advice business accused of misleading investors. |
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I too was approached by Royale Capital to invest in Self managed super through a cold call from that company. I ran this past my financial adviser who gave me very good advice not to take up the offer. Good advice taken and appreciated. Makes paying adviser fees worth while Thanks Rex.