David Willis - Head of Advice (Direct Wealth Pty Ltd)

ASIC 'scrutinising' Sequoia's second InterPrac fire sale

14 October 2026, 12:46pm

The corporate regulator says it is "closely scrutinising" Sequoia Financial Group's second attempt at a fire sale of InterPrac Financial Planning to a little-known private investor. Read more

Treasury consults shifting tax debts from victims to abusers

14 October 2026, 12:03pm

Treasury is consulting on extending the powers of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to strengthen its response to financial abuse. Read more

Former adviser defies permanent banning orders

14 October 2026, 11:56am

Former financial adviser Ezzat Daniel Nesseim has defied ASIC's permanent banning orders and is in the process of being prosecuted. Read more

Flexible work fails to follow women into leadership

13 October 2026, 12:34pm

While a greater number of women are advancing into management roles, inflexible leadership positions and unequal caring responsibilities are forcing more women to leave senior positions. Read more

Former Income AM director launches fixed income advisory

9 October 2026, 11:12am

A former Income Asset Management executive director has launched Ancora Fixed Income Advisory for high-net-worth clients targeting the defensive asset class. Read more