Richmond Christopher M Edwards Solicitors and Accountants, has been banned for ten years from providing financial services by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). What led to the ban according to ASIC:Mr Edwards was operating a financial services business without holding the required Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence. His advice was provided repeatedly and continuously over four years, which amounts to “carrying on a financial services business” without proper authority. ASIC found that:Mr Edwards is not a “fit and proper person” to offer financial services or to act in leadership of such businesses. He does not possess the necessary judgment, skill or character for participation in Australia’s financial services sector.