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Power of independence – Sean Peche, financial whistleblower

When Sean Peche went public last week with his comments on the Balance Fund unit trusts ripoff (aggressive marketing hiding big fees charged despite awful returns) you just knew it would touch a nerve with our tribe. But the extent of the reaction has been a surprise.

Personally, there has been lots of spontaneous feedback from friends, family and associates. More broadly, Sean’s article on BizNews.com has been read by 20 000 people; the YouTube recording of our 20-minute interview viewed by 13 000; and the podcast consumed by a thousand listeners. Given the niched nature of the topic, that’s exceptional.

Reason: Peche is a rare bird in the financial...

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