RI Advice flagged as cautionary cyber security tale

ASIC has flagged the 2022 case of RI Advice as an example of the need for cyber security measures within a financial services firm as chair Joe Longo warns a cyber attack “is almost inevitable”.

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ASIC issues guidance for licensees on experience pathway

ASIC has issued information for AFS licensees clarifying what they need to do if their adviser wishes to access the experience pathway.

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Schroders FI head on two bond opportunities in 2024

Schroders head of fixed income for Australia, Stuart Dear, has identified two areas of the fixed income market that he believes are currently attractive to investors.

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Pengana surpasses $100m with global private credit IPO

Pengana Capital Group has exceeded the minimum subscription on its Pengana Global Private Credit Trust IPO, two days after launching.

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FSC calls for ‘less subjective’ sophisticated investor test

The Financial Services Council is proposing to make the sophisticated investor test less subjective as currently wholesale fund managers are hesitant to apply it.

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CFS sources replacement managers after FSI investment team closures

Following the closure of four investment teams last month by First Sentier Investors, Colonial First State has proposed multiple replacement managers for the CFSIL funds.

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Self-licensing brings practice management to forefront of advisers’ minds

Insights from Ensombl has ranked practice management as the most frequently discussed topic among financial advisers as many move away from a licensee to set up their own businesses.

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ASIC cancels AFSL of Victorian asset manager

ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of a Victorian asset manager, seven months after an officer of the company was charged with money laundering offences in an AFP investigation.

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VBP launches business coaching solution for advisers

Vital Business Partner has launched a new coaching solution to assist financial advisers and business owners looking to grow their practices and drive efficiencies.

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ASIC tests AI usage to read public submissions

ASIC chair Joe Longo has told a Senate select committee that it has been running two pilot AI programs, including one to read public submissions.

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