Final Report released

The Hayne Report – more pain to come?

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Scope Legal

It is clear that Hayne wants the industry to succeed – to achieve that enviable goal of being recognised by the community as a respected profession. We believe the report offers financial advisers and their licensees who do the right thing, the opportunity to demonstrate their trustworthiness and to flourish.

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Death of a shareholder

What happens on the death of a shareholder – where there’s a business will, there’s a way

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Scope Legal

Shareholders enter into new ventures thinking of the exciting possibilities and future growth ahead but sometimes life, or sadly, death, can get in the way. What happens to the shares of a deceased shareholder?

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Financial Planning New Year’s Resolutions

Financial Planning New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Scope Legal

ASIC’s attitudes will harden as a result of the Royal Commission, and all financial advice businesses should be reviewing their methods so they can clearly demonstrate their ethical and compliant behaviour.

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