Equities Club presents our Financial Services Guide (FSG) below. This FSG is dated 19 February 2024 and is authorised by Equities Club Pty Ltd ACN 673 820 641 is Authorised Representative (No. 1308139) of ShareX Pty Ltd, AFSL No. 519872.
This FSG will cover off a number of important points that relate to Equities Club and yourself as a reader of the content distributed. We recommend all readers of our content take the time to read and understand our FSG.
Equities Club offers financial advisory services, focusing on Securities and Interests in Managed Investment Schemes, to clients based in Australia. The guidance provided by Equities Club is exclusively general advice about financial products and has been developed without taking into account your individual goals, financial status, or needs. Before taking any action based on this information, you should consider consulting with qualified legal, tax, superannuation, and other relevant professionals.
Equities Club general advice is restricted to financial products for which it has authorisation under the AFSL it operates. Equities Club is an authorised corporate representative of ShareX Pty Ltd, which holds AFSL 519872.
Equities Club is not a tax agent. From time to time we may quote tax-related information, such as capital gains discounts, this is done so in a general advice nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances. All tax related queries relating to your personal financial needs should be sorted via a certified tax agent.
Our website features content that offers general insights and commentary on companies we cover. These articles are accessible to readers globally and at any time. Additionally, subscription to our newsletter is complimentary.
Equities Club is authorised to provide general financial product advice regarding securities to retail and wholesale clients within Australia. No advice will ever be tailored to an individual’s financial situation. General advice does not relate specifically to you, your investment goals or plans and therefore the general advice given may not be appropriate to your particular financial needs, objectives and circumstances. This needs to be taken into account before you make any financial decisions.
Our articles and publications, which feature our perspectives on companies and markets that capture our interest or where we invest, constitute general advice, and does not constitute personal financial advice. The content available on our website should not be interpreted as advice tailored to your specific needs, goals, or financial situation. This applies even in instances where we may have offered commentary considering the present or anticipated market conditions or potential of the securities.
You should always assess how the advice aligns with your individual objectives, financial situation, or needs prior to acting on it. Before making any investment decisions, it’s advisable to review this information and discuss it with your financial advisor.
The only thing we ask of our readers is to provide us with accurate information when you subscribe for our services. The information provided will be held for a minimum of seven years, as required by law. You can request to view the information we hold at any time. The general advice we offer will not differ given your level of financial acumen. Any information given will fall within our privacy policy which ensures the privacy and security of your personal information.
Equities Club revenue is generated from the services it provides companies who pay for content creation, production and distribution. Equities Club will disclose up front all of the positions we hold in relation to a company that we provide content on. Our Disclosure Policy clearly states our securities trading policy. We recommend all readers read this policy.
Equities Club maintains Professional Indemnity Insurance given the requirements to have adequate compensation arrangements regarding financial services provided to retail clients under Section 912B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
We are devoted to offering high-quality general advice to our clients, and this includes ensuring that there are straightforward methods available for addressing any complaints. If you have any concerns about the content provided you’ve received, we urge you to contact Equities Club as soon as possible.
Your first point of contact for raising concerns or providing feedback is info@equitiesclub.com. We aim to rectify most issues quickly and to your satisfaction. For any dispute that cannot have a resolution reached within a further 45 days you can raise your concerns with the Credit and Investments Ombudsman on 1800 138 422 or visit the website www.cio.org.au. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has a free call line on 1300 300 630 which you call to acquire information about your rights. If you would like to contact us regarding any of the above please email info@equitiesclub.com
If you are dissatisfied with our handling of your complaint or concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (“AFCA”). AFCA is an external dispute resolution scheme, of which ShareX is a member. The contact information for AFCA is:
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
GPO Box 3
Melbourne VIC 3001
Telephone: 1800 931 678
Facsimile: +61 3 9613 6399
Website: www.afca.org.au
Email: info@afca.org.au
Our Australian Financial Services Licensee ShareX maintains professional indemnity insurance in relation to the financial products and services we provide, in compliance with the legal requirements set out in Section 912B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and ASIC Regulatory Guide 126. From the effective date of this FSG the policy covers claims in relation to the conduct of present and past representatives.
We may rely on these professional indemnity insurances for claims for compensation we receive from clients or past clients. These insurances are between ShareX as our authorising Australian Financial Services Licensee and their insurer and are intended to respond to civil liability resulting from significant claims for compensation made against us for financial services provided by us or our representatives. These insurances provide cover even if one of our representatives has ceased to act or work for us.
Where we are liable to make a compensation payment ourselves, we will generally do so out of existing cash-flow and other resources.