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Court winds up Shield, First Guardian-linked advice practices

The Federal Court ordered that two of the advice firms at the forefront of the $1 billion Shield and First Guardian scandal, Venture Egg and United Financial Advice, will be wound up following an application by ASIC.
Chris DastoorMarch 26, 2026
Professional Standards
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FAAA looks overseas to address chronic shortage of advisers

Simon HoyleMarch 19, 2026
Professional Standards
1

Govt commences next steps on long-awaited education reforms

Chris DastoorMarch 17, 2026
2026 Advice Policy Summit
4

Policymakers will never be convinced about deregulating advice if conflicts remain

Chris DastoorMarch 12, 2026
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2026 Advice Policy Summit
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‘Disgraceful’: Infocus’s dire review of Shield, First Guardian advice

Chris DastoorMarch 10, 2026
On Practice

‘The commerciality is there’: PY advisers offer short-term benefits

Chris DastoorFebruary 9, 2026
Education

Strong advice communities breed culture of success

Andrew FairweatherJanuary 13, 2026
2025 Researcher Forum

‘Chaotic year’ coming due to Shield, First Guardian action

Chris DastoorDecember 3, 2025
Education

Government fixes education standard drafting error month before deadline

Chris DastoorDecember 1, 2025
Professional Standards

Mulino: Education reforms and AI offer growth potential for profession

Chris DastoorNovember 19, 2025
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Shield, First Guardian buy-in driven by product sales, not advice: FAAA

Chris DastoorNovember 18, 2025
Industry

Court docs lay bare how InterPrac failed Shield, First Guardian clients

Chris DastoorNovember 14, 2025
Compliance

InterPrac denies wrongdoing as ASIC sues over Shield, First Guardian involvement

Chris DastoorNovember 13, 2025
On Practice

Death of an adviser: Planning for the worst-case scenario

Chris DastoorNovember 10, 2025
Compliance

Breach reporting dashboard leaves misconduct shrouded in mystery

Simon HoyleNovember 7, 2025
Professional Standards

SMSF review shows clear disregard for Code of Ethics

Simon HoyleNovember 6, 2025
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