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Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... Australia's first licensed advice platform on mobile and operates under Otivo's Australian financial services licence (AFSL). It draws on the seven advice modules already available on its web version, Otivo said, delivering personalised advice ...

More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

An industry expert said financial advisers are increasingly moving towards a self-licensed model to gain better control of their business, while avoiding the risks of operating under large dealer groups. My Dealer Services (MDS) managing director Alex ...

ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... Guardian; and failed to do all things necessary to ensure the financial services covered by its Australian financial services licence were provided efficiently, honestly and fairly. "This is the second action we've taken against Equity Trustees and ...

ASIC bans another former MWL adviser

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

... Financial Services from 1 May 2017 to 28 August 2025. On 25 August 2025, ASIC cancelled MWL's Australian Financial Services licence, banned one of MWL's directors and its responsible manager. Morgan is one of several former MWL financial advisers who ...

SMSF Adviser Network shuts its doors, 85 advisers vanish from FAR

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... under authorisation provided by the National Tax & Accountants' Association's (NTAA) Australian financial services licence (AFSL). According to Padua WealthData, there was a net decline of 88 advisers this week, 85 of which had been tied to SAN. ...

ASIC bans another MWL adviser

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... seven years and Neil McPherson for four years. In August 2025, ASIC cancelled MWL's Australian Financial Services licence, banning one of the firm's directors and its responsible manager. ASIC has also sought to commence proceedings against MWL ...

Coinbase receives AFSL, plans product expansion

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

Coinbase Australia, a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, has been granted an Australian financial services licence (AFSL), as the crypto exchange looks to expand into traditional financial products leveraging digital asset infrastructure. Shortly after ...

Minchin Moore, Edney Ryan Wealth Management merge

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... Ryan Group, will merge with Minchin Moore Private Wealth, operating under the latter's Australian financial services licence. Both firms are headquartered in Mosman, NSW, and will maintain a close working relationship, providing clients with access ...

ASIC disqualifies crypto fund director for five years

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... of Digital Commodity and DCA Capital. He also failed to ensure that DCA Capital held an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) and exercise due care and diligence for both entities. Similarly, he did not complete the report on company activities ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

Digital assets providers will be required to obtain an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) under new legislation. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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