Investment Scan

Banking royal commission leads to first conviction — Dover Financial boss Terry McMaster

Banking royal commission leads to first conviction — Dover Financial boss Terry McMaster

Failed firm Dover Financial Planning, and its sole director Terry McMaster, were convicted in the Federal Court of false and misleading conduct.

ASIC alleged Dover imposed a misleadingly titled "client protection policy" on its clients, which in fact offered greater protection to the firm itself.

ASIC bans Queensland financial adviser

ASIC bans Queensland financial adviser

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission on Thursday said that Ian Victor Haisman of Beenleigh had been providing templated advice not tailored to his clients' individual circumstances, needs and financial goals.

ASIC Warns Consumers About Investment Scams

ASIC Warns Consumers About Investment Scams

ASIC Deputy Chairman Peter Kell said, 'The Targeting Scams report published today by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) shows reports to Scamwatch on investment scams increased in 2016. ASIC is alerting the public to ways to stay informed and protect themselves from scams.