Former dealer group Libertas seeks to exit EDR scheme

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Former dealer group Libertas Financial Planning has given notice to AFCA to cease membership of the body’s external dispute resolution scheme, meaning victims will no longer to file a complaint.

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AFCA chair reappointed for second term

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The board of AFCA has appointed Professor John Pollaers for a second three-year term.

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Sequoia announces EGM result

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Advice licensee Sequoia has revealed the outcome of its extraordinary general meeting where a group of shareholders sought to remove chief executive Garry Crole.

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ASIC clamps down on Australian Unity

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ASIC has made an interim stop order preventing Australian Unity Funds Management from issuing or distributing interests in an income fund to retail clients after concerns over its reliance on a retail client questionnaire.

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Freshwater Wealth to scale up through adviser pipeline

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Newly launched advice business Freshwater Wealth is doubling down on its growth strategy as it looks to scale up its adviser footprint and Sydney client base.

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The EOFY queries of advisers

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As the end of the financial year quickly approaches, BT’s Bryan Ashenden shares his top tips for financial advisers and their clients, based on advisers’ most common queries.

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Why didn’t ASIC target individual Dixon advisers?

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ASIC has detailed to the Senate Economics Committee why it decided to pursue action against Dixon Advisory rather than the individual advisers involved in the wrongdoing.

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How George is rebuilding trust at AMP

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AMP chief executive, Alexis George, has shared how she has rebuilt the company since taking over the role three years ago and regained trust in the brand.

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Alleged Dixon losses reach $458 million: AFCA

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AFCA has told the Senate Economics Committee that alleged losses from Dixon Advisory clients are an estimated $458 million while outlining the concerns it is observing in determinations.

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Tribeca ends 16-year GSFM relationship

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Tribeca Investment Partners has announced it is ending its distribution agreement with GSFM after 16 years as it seeks to internalise functions.

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