There have been four consecutive weeks of adviser declines as eight financial advisers depart the profession this week, with the majority leaving from Count.

The Senate economics legislation committee has pushed back the release of its findings on the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes bill, the same day as the Coalition writes to Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones to demand changes.

A Sydney-based subsidiary of a private equity firm has received an infringement notice for alleged serious failures from the Markets Disciplinary Panel.

Compliance experts have warned there is potential for the experience pathway to be abused if licensees fail to check whether an individual has the necessary 10 years’ experience and former employed advisers face the greatest challenge.

Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez has listed on the ASX in a blockbuster IPO with shares rising by a third upon opening.

The Treasury has announced its latest roadmap to support growth in Australia’s sustainable finance markets and tackle greenwashing, including several upcoming milestones.

In this episode of Relative Return, host Keith Ford sits down with Mariana Paul, investment specialist for O’Connor and head of sales and distribution for South-East Asia at UBS Asset Management, to discuss alternative investments and hedge funds.