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ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... real engagement with information provided to them." The second is that: "Directors cannot substitute reliance upon the advice of management for their own attention and examination of an important matter that falls specifically [within] the board's responsibilities." ...

Interprac sues AFCA over Shield determination

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

... the December 2025 determination issued by AFCA in relation to complaints made against one of its representatives and the advice they provided regarding the Shield Master Fund. The determination related to a client who was a member of the Macquarie Superannuation ...

Infocus reinforces focus on adviser support, governance with new hire

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

Infocus has named its head of professional standards, hiring from Count. Phil Creswell has joined the national advice group, where he will oversee adviser audits, quality advice coaching, business health checks and adviser support, helping to ensure ...

Brisbane financial adviser appears in court on dishonesty charges

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

... penalty for each offence of 20 years' imprisonment. ASIC urged any of Prakash's clients who have any concerns about the advice, investments or trading on their accounts to contact the regulator directly.

Former MWL Financial adviser banned for six years

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

... involved in the carrying on of a financial services business for six years. The regulator found Terheci gave inappropriate advice to clients which was not in their best interests when she recommended they invest most of their superannuation into the ...

Iress fills APAC wealth role from within

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

Iress, the financial advice software provider, has promoted from within to fill the top role in its Asia Pacific wealth business, following the departure of a long-serving executive. Sam Wall has stepped into the role of acting chief executive, succeeding ...

Advice remains profitable for those who prepare: Centurion Market Makers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

Based on observations and data from transactions in 2025, Centurion Market Makers' latest Practice Valuation Guide shows some businesses are selling for as much as 7.5x EBITDA. Centurion Market Makers said while some things have changed in recent years ...

AFCA membership extended for Shield, First Guardian-linked firms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... collapse of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund. This means United Global Capital (UGC) and Next Generation Advice, which are both in liquidation, will remain AFCA members. UGC's scheduled membership end date of 31 March 2026 will no ...

MIS review ignores key issues: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026

... addressing critical issues that could prevent another Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund disaster, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) says. The FAAA highlighted numerous omissions that should be addressed in the latest review ...

AFCA reveals outcome of final lead decision

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026

... Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has issued the lead decision against both United Global Capital (UGC) and Next Generation Advice, finding faults by both financial firms. The complainant of the lead decision, which AFCA explained the process of ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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