On 18 October 2024, ASIC cancelled the Australian financial services (AFS) licence of Next Generation Advice Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) (Next Gen). Next Gen’s licence was cancelled by ASIC after the Queensland Supreme Court ordered the company be wound up on 23 August 2024.
ASIC has specified that Next Gen must continue its membership of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) until 17 October 2025.
ASIC is aware that Next Gen, through its authorised representatives, recommended investments to clients that included Global Capital Property Fund Limited (in Liquidation) (GCPF) and the Shield Master Fund. Further information regarding GCPF and Shield, including important information for investors, is available on ASIC’s enforcement activities pages:
Next Gen operated a financial services business in Queensland which held AFS licence no. 302947 since 14 September 2006.
Background
ASIC’s website has further information on the liquidation process and what it means for shareholders and creditors, including the .
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