Australia
Australian regulators in gifts and hospitality scandal
Asic received presents from companies that, at the time, were subject to investigations
Australian court shuts two financial services firms
Director banned from providing financial services for 25 years after ‘blatant misuse of investor funds’
Australia changes qualification standards for foreign advisers
Foreign certifications will now be assessed and translated into Australian equivalents
Australian adviser surge predicted after industry changes
But rapid career progression within wealth management is slowing down
Financial advisers second best for six million Australians
Survey found friends and family were the best sounding board for financial advice and investments