As the first quarter of 2024 comes to a close, Money Management looks back on the corporate regulator’s bans and AFSL cancellations in the financial advice sector.

One year since the FPA and AFA merged, Money Management speaks with FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood on what the combined organisation’s advocacy has accomplished.

With the first financial adviser exam of the year under the new structure held on 26 March, candidates have described it “tough” despite changes – meaning questions are multiple-choice.

Former Sydney financial adviser, David Valvo, has been charged in court with 12 counts of dishonest conduct.

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has officially launched with 11 claims in the first levy period expected to be paid by 30 June 2024, one of which relates to Dixon Advisory.

A former Insignia advice firm Murray Nankivell, specialising in providing advice in regional South Australia, has joined the Count licensee.

The global nature and geopolitical threats involved in investing in emerging markets can mean the job of an emerging market manager entails additional challenges than its developed markets counterpart.