Third individual pleads guilty to Courtenay House misconduct

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A third individual, David Sipina, charged in relation to Courtenay House group of companies, has pled guilty to two criminal charges regarding his involvement in a $180 million Ponzi scheme.

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More delays pile up for AMP BOLR settlement

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In a never-ending saga, the case management hearing to settle on the final sum for the AMP BOLR class action has been delayed for the third time.

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FSCP by numbers: What action is the panel taking?

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Money Management explores which actions the Financial Services and Credit Panel is taking when it considers the outcomes of cases and whether they are strong enough.

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RBA hands down rate decision

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The central bank has announced its second interest rate decision since a major revamp.

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Maple-Brown Abbott appoints BDM for advisers

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Maple-Brown Abbott has appointed Sophie Metcalfe from Schroders as a business development manager as it seeks to grow its reach with financial advisers.

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‘There won’t be an advice sector left’: FAAA

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Reacting to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort levy, the FAAA said another levy in addition to the existing ASIC levy will drive advice firms out of business.

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Troubled investment firm sees AFSL cancelled

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Five years after the firm went into liquidation, ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of troubled investment firm Endeavour.

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GQG to acquire three PAC affiliates in US$71m deal

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Having unsuccessfully tried to acquire Pacific Current Group last year, GQG Partners has agreed to acquire three of its US-based affiliates for US$71.2 million.

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Pessimistic economic outlook detracts from ethical priorities: RIAA

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Ethical considerations fall down the list in terms of priorities for consumers seeking financial advice when there is a pessimistic economic environment, according to the RIAA study.

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CSLR updates on levy payable by financial advisers

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The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has determined the estimates for the first and second levy periods, including the proportion payable by financial advisers, ahead of its implementation next month.

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