You may have seen recent news regarding First Guardian and Shield investment funds whose schemes have come under scrutiny by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). ASIC has taken action to suspend and move to wind up these schemes due to serious concerns, including failure to comply with financial services laws, inadequate oversight of fund operations, and governance issues.
We want to reassure you that this situation does not impact your investments.
 Why You Can Have Confidence in Your Investments
Our firm has never recommended or placed clients into the First Guardian and Shield investments. Our clients are only invested high quality investments through:
- Rigorous investment screening: Every investment must pass strict due diligence before being added to the Approved Product List (APL).
- Independent research: Products are assessed for quality, governance, and transparency.
- Adviser accountability: Our advisers are bound by best interest obligations and cannot recommend unapproved products.
As your advisers, we are committed to ensuring your investments are well-considered, transparent, and aligned with your goals. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always here to help.
