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AMP super class action finally hits court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025

A class action that was filed against AMP for charging excessive superannuation fees is finally being heard in court, with the trial kicking off today. In 2019, following the Royal Commission, several law firms sought to commence class actions against ...

ASIC accuses Kalkine of providing unlicensed advice

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025

... its representatives were complying with the law when interacting with consumers were inadequate. ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said AFS licensees are responsible for the conduct of their representatives and must have adequate supervision arrangements ...

Former director sentenced over 'test' trading accounts

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025

... Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), with a further four offences taken into account for sentencing. Commenting, ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said the sentence demonstrates the seriousness of the misconduct and will deter others from committing in similar conduct. ...

ASIC sues home loan manager over 'unlawful' hardship application handling

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025

... contravened the obligation of a credit licensee to act "efficiently, honestly and fairly", ASIC said. ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said the approach is "particularly unfair for customers", especially for those experiencing domestic violence, bereavement ...

ASIC takes Block Earner case to High Court

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025

ASIC intends to appeal the Full Federal Court's decision, now seeking special leave from the High Court in its case against Block Earner. The Federal Court decision found that a product issued by Block Earner, which allowed consumers to earn fixed ...

Former Sydney adviser sentenced to three years

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025

... doubled as a comedian, was sentenced to three years imprisonment. Valvo's sentence was handed down in Downing Centre District Court in February, but was suspended upon several conditions including that he would comply with the conditions of a good behaviour ...

Zurich fined over false and misleading statements

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025

Zurich Australia has paid two infringement notices totalling $37,560 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) over alleged false and misleading statements to two policyholders. In May 2024, Zurich declined two trauma insurance ...

Former adviser accused of theft loses lengthy extradition fight

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025

... reportedly claiming her ability to continue working in New Zealand would be jeopardised otherwise. In 2021 the District Court determined she could be extradited, which Pearson then unsuccessfully attempted to appeal in the High Court. A further two subsequent ...

NAB MySuper class action settlement approved

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025

The Federal Court approved the $65 million settlement that was reached in December. At the end of 2024, MLC Super Fund, NULIS Nominees and MLC Nominees agreed to settle the class action that was brought against it for deferring the transition of members ...

Macquarie raked over the coals again by ASIC

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025

... supposedly misreporting millions of trades over 14 years. ASIC lodged proceedings against Macquarie Securities in the NSW Supreme Court, claiming that, between December 2009 and February 2024, it failed to correctly report at least 73 million short sales. ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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