ASIC obtains court order to ban adviser linked to collapsed Shield and First Guardian master funds

Ferras Merhi is alleged to have engaged in unconscionable conduct

Former Statewide Super executives acquitted on dishonesty charges

The pair were acquitted following a trial in the District Court of South Australia

Financial planning | 30 Sep 25

FCA updates targeted support plans; Aegon warns of premature implementation

Changes to its FCA Handbook to support targeted support proposals

Financial planning | 26 Sep 25

HMRC and watchdog confirm stance on cancelling tax-free pension lump sums

The associated tax consequences cannot be undone

UK watchdog issues warning of ‘high-risk investments from unregulated firms’

Higher investment risks may be right for some people” such as sophisticated investors, depending on circumstances. But investors always need to make sure they are aware of the risks they are taking – FCA

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ASIC obtains court order to ban adviser linked to collapsed Shield and First Guardian master funds

Former Statewide Super executives acquitted on dishonesty charges

FCA updates targeted support plans; Aegon warns of premature implementation

HMRC and watchdog confirm stance on cancelling tax-free pension lump sums

UK watchdog issues warning of ‘high-risk investments from unregulated firms’

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