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FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform. The UK's corporate and financial watchdog ...

ASIC to take 'balanced' stance on super advertising ban rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... services, outlines the legal obligations of not making false or misleading statements or engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct. In the updated version, ASIC added its enforcement and regulatory action relevant to advertising conduct. It also folded ...

Banks gaining on private credit firms in construction lending

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
A recent survey by Stamford Capital found major banks are returning to construction lending compared to 2023 when most banks chose to sit on the sidelines. Throughout March and April 2026, the advisory firm conducted an online survey of 110 lenders ...

Former Brite Advisors responsible manager banned

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... Review Tribunal. The regulator said the findings reflected concerns about Duffy's ability to meet the standards of conduct expected of individuals operating within Australia's financial services industry.

CALI seeks life insurers exemption from lead generation ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... Act, ASIC Act, Privacy Act and other consumer protection laws. "This approach keeps reforms tightly focused on harmful conduct while preserving legitimate customer access to life insurance protection," Cupitt said.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... capital markets and private wealth businesses," Euroz Hartleys said. BMO has a period of exclusivity until June 30 to conduct due diligence and progress relevant transaction documentation. The wealth management group confirmed the proposal following ...

KPMG chief resigns after firm admits whistleblower probe fell short

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... the matter with certain independent members of the KPMG Australia board. At that point, the board appointed Allens to conduct a further external legal investigation, which KPMG said remains ongoing. The board identified that KPMG Australia fell short ...

Dexus forced to sell stake in airports

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... and Utilities Trust of Australia has an 8.7% interest. In 2024, Dexus was appointed by some Dexus Bloc shareholders to conduct a sale process for their stakes. The APAC board subsequently issued a notice alleging that Dexus used a confidentiality deed ...

APRA slaps additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... Nominees' weak, ill-defined and inconsistent investment option selection criteria. APRA said there is inadequate due diligence conduct on new investment options, including poor documentation and conflict management, as well as ineffective monitoring ...

AFCA puts InterPrac determinations on ice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... InterPrac took issue with the way in which blame has been apportioned, saying AFCA "did not adequately take account of the conduct of other parties connected with the Shield Master Fund when allocating responsibility for losses arising from the fund's ...
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