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Adviser, Lawrence, O'Neill, banned by ASIC for five years

Adviser,  Lawrence, O'Neill, banned by ASIC for five years

The surveillance relates to the period in which Mr O’Neill was an Authorised Representative of Godfrey Pembroke and Wealthsure Financial Services. ASIC found that he failed to comply with financial services laws and wasn’t adequately trained.

Ex-Westpac, Commonwealth FP adviser, Peter XU, banned

Ex-Westpac, Commonwealth FP adviser, Peter XU, banned

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned Peter Jianchao Xu for five years from providing financial services following surveillance.

Perth Adviser Banned for Four Fears

Perth Adviser Banned for Four Fears

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned Perth-based financial adviser, Lawrence O’Neill, from providing financial services for a period of four years.

Gold Coast director and property developer sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment

Gold Coast director and property developer sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment

“Owing investors approximately $9 million (17-246MR). Many of the investors were pensioners and were approached by telemarketing or word of mouth. Investors were convinced to borrow against their homes and were told that their money would be used to develop property in Tasmania. Instead, the money paid by investors was used to pay back interest owed to other investors, payments to employees, cash withdrawals and transfers to personal bank accounts.”

ASIC commences civil penalty proceeding against Westpac for poor financial advice

ASIC commences civil penalty proceeding against Westpac for poor financial advice

ASIC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Westpac Banking Corporation in relation to alleged poor financial advice provided by one of its former financial planners, Mr Sudhir Sinha.

ASIC permanently bans former NAB financial adviser

ASIC permanently bans former NAB financial adviser

ASIC has permanently banned Mr Max Kiattisak Eung (also known as Kiattisak Eungpongpan), of Tempe, New South Wales from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities.

MEDIA RELEASE: What To Expect From Your Financial Planner

MEDIA RELEASE: What To Expect From Your Financial Planner

With the Royal Commission into the banking sector confirmed, it’s refreshing to know some financial industry professionals still put their clients’ interests first.

ASIC has banned financial adviser Lawrence Toledo from providing financial services for seven years.

ASIC has banned financial adviser Lawrence Toledo from providing financial services for seven years.

ASIC has banned financial adviser Lawrence Toledo from providing financial services for seven years.

ASIC permanently bans Gold Coast financial adviser Mr Satvir Singh Birk

ASIC permanently bans Gold Coast financial adviser Mr Satvir Singh Birk

ASIC has permanently banned Gold Coast based financial adviser Mr Satvir Singh Birk from providing financial services.

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.