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August 20, 2024

Notice to Investors in the Shield Master Fund

ASIC issued an interim stop order on investments in the Shield Master Fund due to concerns about its management and associated risks to investors. ASIC later froze its assets and appointed an independent verifier, and noted that several financial advisory firms had recommended the fund to clients.
July 15, 2024

Recovering your clients loss due to bad financial advice

Have you had a client experience a loss due to bad financial advice? Ensuring a clients' financial security and well-being is paramount for financial advisors and accountants. Often financial professionals such as accountants and financial advisors will know more about their client’s personal circumstances than close family, friends, and other professionals.
July 4, 2024

Recovering Debts from Insolvent Companies

As of the latest data available, insolvency statistics in Australia have shown fluctuations in recent years. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) are the primary regulatory bodies that monitor and report on insolvency trends in the country.
July 3, 2024

Updated Notice to Investors in AMRAM Corp Pty Ltd, Microfunding Pty Ltd and Taurus Equity Pty Ltd

Previously FD Legal asked investors in AMRAM Corp Pty Ltd, Microfunding Pty Ltd and Taurus Equity Pty Ltd to contact our office to discuss whether FD Legal can assist in claims for compensation.
June 14, 2024

What happens if you are underinsured?

Financial Dispute Legal are experienced in helping clients recover compensation from financial advisors who fail to recommend adequate Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) and Income Protection insurance. Claims can manifest in various ways, ultimately leaving clients vulnerable to underinsurance or lack of coverage when they need it most.
May 27, 2024

Notice to investors in AMRAM Corp Pty Ltd, Microfunding Pty Ltd and Taurus Equity Pty Ltd

FD Legal are asking all investors who have been recommended by financial advisors to invest into the following companies to contact our office: AMRAM Corp Pty Ltd, Microfunding Pty Ltd and Taurus Equity Pty Ltd.
May 26, 2024

ASIC Stops CFD broker Trademax Australia from opening accounts for clients.

CFD and FX Broker, Trademax Australia Limited, has been forced by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) to stop opening trading accounts or dealing in CFDs or Margin Foreign Exchange Contracts (margin FX) to retail clients.
May 2, 2024

Knock-Out Options in CFD Trading: What Are They?

At FD Legal we have been contacted by investors who have lost substantial amounts trading Contracts for Difference (CFD) and knock-out options. We are asking investors to contact us who have suffered losses due to using knock-out options and CFDs.
April 23, 2024

What should you do if you are unhappy with an AFCA Decision?

Receiving an unfavourable decision from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) can be frustrating and disappointing. Whether you disagree with the finding of fault or the amount of loss calculated you could have options to pursue your claim. In our experience we recommend taking the following steps before deciding whether to accept or reject an AFCA decision:
April 23, 2024

FD Legal supports the changes to Threshold Limits for Wholesale Investor and Wholesale Client Tests

The Parliamentary Joint Committee is conducting an inquiry into Threshold Limits for wholesale investor and wholesale client tests. The inquiry is seeking submissions from the public to comment on the existing definition of the wholesale investor test for offers of securities and the wholesale client test for financial products and services.
April 19, 2024

Business Insolvencies on the Rise

Recent ASIC data shows that in the 9 months from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2024 a 36.2% increase in business insolvencies.
April 19, 2024

Update on Contract for Differences and how can FD Legal Help

Contracts for differences (CFDs) are financial products that allow an investor to speculate on the price of an asset without having to own it. Usually, the contract is between the investor and a financial institution in which investors take a position on the future value of an asset. 

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