ASIC looks to enact more criminal enforcement; How to successfully change careers into financial advice

The balance of ASIC enforcement activity is skewed towards civil rather than criminal cases, but the corporate regulator says it is seeking to redress this matter.

From gym owner to working with private wealth advisers, Shadforth’s Joel Perryman shares his top recommendations for career changers looking to transition into the financial advice profession.

Underestimating the cost of insurance by almost $75,000 in a Statement of Advice is among multiple reasons that a relevant provider has faced action from the FSCP.

The Responsible Investment Association of Australasia has launched a toolkit to help advisers address the risks presented by artificial intelligence.

With energy transition remaining a significant challenge, a global index provider executive has argued that engagement could trump divestment.

Link Advice chief executive, Duncan McPherson, is to depart after six years as the business restructures.

AMP’s North platform has partnered with BlackRock and Lonsec to expand its suite of managed portfolio solutions, further democratising advisers’ access to these products.

The demand for financial planning businesses for sale isn’t decreasing but firms need to know how to value their business to achieve the best price, writes Fiona Ettles.