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AFCA looks to expand jurisdiction over receiving banks in scams

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025

... consultation on a string of governance changes, with a key focus on expanding its jurisdiction to include receiving banks in scam complaints. Following an engagement with an external consultant, AFCA has proposed to introduce the ability to name uncomplying ...

Ascent Investment mastermind cops 33 criminal charges

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025

... also received a complaint from a contributor to Ascent who expressed concerns that Dunjey was operating a Ponzi scheme or a scam as early as 2017. The criminal matter has been adjourned to July 4. This matter is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director ...

What Labor's second term means for regulators

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025

Labor winning a second term means numerous reforms that fell through the cracks in the lead up to the federal election will potentially see the finish line more seamlessly compared to another party taking power, according to ASIC. Meanwhile, APRA said ...

New ACCC chief named

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025

... gas as well as the 2023 Childcare Inquiry. Proudfoot was appointed executive general manager of the ACCC's National Anti-Scam Centre in August 2024 and has been acting chief executive since February 2025. "During her career Sarah has consistently demonstrated ...

Finfluencer failed to disclose paid promotions, says regulator

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025

Days after research from the Ontario regulator found those who make financial decisions based on finfluencers' recommendations are 12 times more likely to be scammed, a Canadian finfluencer was busted for failing to disclose sponsorship of content and ...

Aussies prefer advisers, analyst notes over social media

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 15 APR 2025

Australians shun social media and turn to market research and financial advisers for investment information and education, a new survey from HSBC Australia reveals. The annual Investor Insights Survey, which canvassed more than 1000 investors aged 18 ...

Cyberattacks on super funds expose 'critical vulnerability'

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 7 APR 2025

... said the breaches came despite repeated warnings from regulators that the sector is lagging on cyber-resilience, fraud, and scam protections. SCA chief executive Xavier O'Halloran said that given Australians are legally required to put their money ...

Financial services minister Stephen Jones to retire from politics

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025

Labor frontbencher, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones is retiring from politics and will not contest the upcoming federal election. Jones spent 15 years as the member for Whitlam - covering Illawarra and the Southern ...

ASIC calls out super trustees over 'weak' anti-scam practices

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025

... Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has written to superannuation trustees urging them to strengthen anti-scam practices, or risk exposing their members to harm. The open letter, signed by ASIC commissioner Simone Constant, outlined ...

ASIC sues HSBC Australia over $23m scam losses

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024

... "Protecting our customers from scammers remains our top priority. We continue to make significant investments in our fraud and scam prevention, detection, and response."

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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