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CBA contemplates CommInsure sale

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2017
... outlook, the results presentation was marred somewhat by the recent news that AUSTRAC has initiated Federal Court proceedings against the bank, alleging that CBA contravened the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. CBA acknowledged ...

CBA senior executives forego bonuses

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2017
... consideration the heightened public interest in executive remuneration, particularly having regard to the civil penalty proceedings initiated last week by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). "In advance of the presentation ...

CBA blames reporting failure on software error

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... existing weaknesses, but also to meet the growing complexity in this area." On Friday, AUSTRAC initiated Federal Court proceedings against the bank, alleging that CBA contravened the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 more ...

CBA faces anti-money laundering allegations

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017
... laundering and counter-terrorism law. Financial intelligence and regulatory agency AUSTRAC has initiated Federal Court proceedings against the bank, alleging that CBA contravened the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 more ...

ACSI urges investor action on slavery, warns of financial risks

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2017
... there will be negative financial implications, whether it's from increasing regulatory oversight, fines and legal proceedings or staff turnover," Newton said. The International Labour Organisation estimates about 21 million people globally are victims ...

ASIC audits limited AFSLs

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2017
... particularly around ongoing compliance obligations and client engagement. In a separate initiative, ASIC commenced legal proceedings to protect the interests of 125 people who invested $22 million in a managed investment scheme operating without a licence. ...

Aurora pushes for Hastings takeover

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2017
... accurately the value of AIB's exposure to Molopo until such time as Molopo shares are once again quoted on ASIC and the proceedings before the panel are resolved." Due to this uncertainty, HHY's independent chair, Jim Hallam, recommended unitholders ...

Sydney RE to pay for false ads

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2017
... statements and advertisements. Following this, ASIC conducted further investigations and subsequently issued civil penalty proceedings in September 2016.

Super tax reforms take effect

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... reduce legal complexity, increase certainty for insolvency practitioners and remove unnecessary costs from insolvency proceedings," she said.

ASIC cancels AFSL, bans former executives and fund managers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
... amounts in compensation - up to $205,755,601 to investors in the fund - and the majority of ASIC's costs. Overseeing the proceedings, Justice Douglas endorsed ASIC's view that legal requirements were flagrantly ignored, saying the penalties should reflect ...