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ASIC obtains undertakings following Federal Court proceedings

... protect investors, and ensure that any companies seeking to raise funds from the investing public do so in accordance with the law," ASIC's director of enforcement, Mark Steward said.

NAB announces leadership changes to Wealth Management division

The National Australia Bank's (NAB) Wealth Management division, which includes MLC, has announced changes to its leadership team to help deliver its long-term business strategy. National Wealth Management executive general manager Peter Scott said the ...

Trescowthick charged, Clifford Corporation directors committed for trial

... Clifford Corporation Limited. Mr Loiterton and Mr Hall were committed in relation to a charge of breaching the Corporations Law by making a false or misleading announcement to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on or about 21 October 1998, relating ...

Director sentenced, adviser banned

... participated in the management of AIF and related companies while he was an undischarged bankrupt, in contravention of the law. Additionally, ASIC found that Mr Anthony caused AIF to offer shares in AIF to investors, without providing a disclosure document ...

ASIC obtains orders against unregistered investments scheme

... investment schemes (in the nature of mortgages) without holding the necessary licences, in contravention of the Corporation Law and Corporations Act.

ASIC releases promissory note obligation FAQ

... retail clients must meet the requirements of the Corporations Act, and we will consider action where there is a breach of the law."

Ban on Nicholas Whitlam lifted

... annual general meeting. But the Court of Appeal found Mr Whitlam did vote and therefore was not in breach of the corporations law. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which launched the earlier procedings, was ordered by the ...

Morning market wrap: US stocks up in late trade

US stocks erased early losses to finish higher, supported by some positive elements in the ISM's June survey of manufacturing activity. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 55.5 points (0.6%) to close at 9,041.0, while the broader S&P 500 ended 7.8 ...

ACCC change of guard as financial year begins

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) saw a change of guard today as the new financial year began, and Graeme Samuel took over from Professor Allan Fels as chairman of the consumer watchdog. There also promises to be a change of ...

ACCC launches policy to expose hard-core cartels

... stopping secret corporate cartels operating in Australia. "Hard core cartels are the very worst violations of competition law," departing ACCC Chairman, Professor Allan Fels said. "They always hurt consumers and businesses by artificially inflating the ...