Former Victorian financial adviser banned for forgery

Former Victorian financial adviser banned for forgery

Australia

  • 09/29/2017
  • Termination
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Detail

ASIC's surveillance of Mr Houghton found that he:


-had created false documents by cutting and pasting customer signatures onto a letter nominating Mr Houghton as their adviser;
-completed and submitted insurance application forms on behalf of clients with incorrect information;
-failed to make reasonable enquires into clients' relevant objectives, financial situation and needs; and
-failed to conduct a reasonable investigation into financial products that might achieve the objectives of the clients.

Source Link

http://asic.gov.au/about-asic/media-centre/find-a-media-release/2017-releases/17-329mr-former-victorian-financial-adviser-banned-for-forgery/