Only half of ASIC referrals result in convictions in FY22–23; Shake-up on the horizon for NSW investment management

The conviction rate for cases referred by ASIC to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has fallen to half compared to 100 per cent in the year prior.

Daniel Mookhey, NSW Treasurer, is encouraging TCorp to focus on its ESG framework in a bid to become a leader in Asia Pacific, and highlights a shake-up to the state government’s investment funds.

Property funds have seen record quarterly outflows in the third quarter of 2023 while investors have demonstrated a bias to Australian equities over global ones, according to Calastone.

With the great wealth transfer looming alongside weakening financial literacy, an HLB wealth adviser urges families to engage in more financial discussions around legacy planning and personal finance.

A veteran who helped build the advice profession in Australia, Bongiorno’s passion, generosity and kindness are being remembered by the industry.

The corporate regulator’s crackdown on SMSF auditor misconduct continued in the third quarter, with ASIC taking action against 11 auditors who were all referred by the Australian Taxation Office.

Many advice practices believe that taking on Professional Year advisers will drain resources. But forward-thinking firms are putting them at the heart of their strategy to drive productivity and scale their business.