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ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... investors whole. "Part 23 of the SIS Act is designed for exactly these purposes, and we look forward to the various authorities prioritising action which establishes that such a fraud occurred," said at the time. In February this year Equity Trustees ...

QIC expands private debt exposure in European infrastructure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... medical, firefighting and humanitarian logistics support services under long-term contracts with governments, local authorities and international organisations to help them meet their most critical challenges. It operates a fleet of approximately 90 ...

'Gross breach of trust': Former adviser sentenced to six years imprisonment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026

... to think that they can use their client's money inconsistently and against their clients' instructions and authorities."

IMF tells Chalmers to curb spending

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025

... "The statement acknowledges the government's ambitious agenda across productivity, dynamism and competition. "The authorities are implementing a series of reforms to modernise competition policy to better support business dynamism, innovation, and investment." ...

Equity Trustees to ask Mulino for help amid First Guardian, Shield fallout

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025

... conduct and/or theft. "Part 23 of the SIS Act is designed for exactly these purposes, and we look forward to the various authorities prioritising action which establishes that such a fraud occurred," he said. Further, O'Brien said Equity Trustees ...

Former Income Asset Management staffer embezzles $1.5m

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025

... obtain information to support its investigation from the Federal Court. "The matter has been referred to the relevant authorities including ASIC and AUSTRAC, and a complaint has been lodged with the Queensland police. The company has advised its auditors ...

Investors want regulatory clarity on digital assets: Binance

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025

Australian investors are urging authorities to come together to provide better protection and access to digital assets, as many are increasing their allocation to the sector, a new Binance survey found. The latest Binance Australia User Survey revealed ...

ATO eyes SMSF illegal early access

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025

... employer contributions." The ATO is also keeping on top of SMSFs failing to respond to ATO commissioner's commutation authorities within 60 days using the correct reporting event and by lodging the transfer balance account report. "If an SMSF fails ...

InterPrac hit with $22m in AFCA complaints

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025

... distributed in the coming fortnight. This package will outline the steps we are taking in collaboration with relevant authorities, superannuation funds, and government bodies to help identify and facilitate appropriate outcomes wherever possible. InterPrac ...

Octopus awarded $1bn mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025

... investment remains subject to the approval of the Foreign Investment Review Board and other relevant Australian regulatory authorities.

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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