Former dealer group Libertas seeks to exit EDR scheme

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

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

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Sequoia announces EGM result

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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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