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ASIC cannot afford to stand still: Longo

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... broader enforcement system, arguing that increased criminal referrals would place additional pressure on the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. Looking ahead, he identified maintaining public trust, balancing enforcement with regulatory reform ...

Former adviser jailed over $2m SMSF investment scheme

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... particularly in areas involving retirement savings and SMSF's. The matter was prosecuted by the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions following an ASIC investigation and referral. As a result of the convictions, Arandez is automatically ...

Former Berndale director pleads guilty

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

... penalties, including potential imprisonment. The matter has been referred by ASIC and is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 2 July 2026.

Former Statewide Super executives acquitted

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025

... subsequently referred to ASIC by the fund, which initiated an investigation and passed its findings on to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. In December 2022 both Netting and Eastwood were charged with dishonesty offences. Both pleaded ...

Ascent Investment mastermind cops 33 criminal charges

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025

... early as 2017. The criminal matter has been adjourned to July 4. This matter is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. Each offence of fraud under the Criminal Code in Western Australia carries a maximum penalty of seven ...

ASIC makes key appointments to executive team

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024

... transformation officer. Longo said following the announcement in April about Warren Day's secondment to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, a global search for a new permanent chief executive would commence shortly. "We continue to change ...

Charges dropped against Macquarie adviser

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2024

... Magistrate's Court dismissed all 27 charges laid against Warren Scott Acworth on October 3 after the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) offered no evidence. Financial Standard contacted the CDPP, which declined to provide further ...

Federal Court quashes ANZ appeal

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2024

... the bank and other joint managers took up were only 0.91% of the total shares on issue at the time. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) also laid criminal charges against Rick Moscati, who was ANZ group treasurer at the 2015 capital ...

ASIC locks eyes on super industry

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024

... "Our investigations have led to 18 criminal convictions and seen a further 23 individuals charged by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution for criminal offences," Longo said. "Our latest Corporate Plan and strategic priorities represent the ...

Court rejects former fund manager's appeal

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024

... withdraw his guilty pleas in April 2022," ASIC said. "This was the sole basis advanced by Munro on appeal." The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions prosecuted this matter following ASIC's referral.

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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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