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ASIC launches investigation into Westpac

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
More woe for Westpac as ASIC confirms it has commenced an investigation into the bank following AUSTRAC's actions in relation to money laundering.

AMP transfers 25% of accounts to ATO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
AMP executive Alex Wade has told a parliamentary inquiry that the company has transferred a quarter of its superannuation fund account to the Australian Taxation Office.

Tropical theme Ponzi scheme busted

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Small business owners and seniors in Florida have been the victim of a tropical themed Ponzi scheme that is now under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Westpac faces 23 million breaches

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2019
Westpac is facing 23 million alleged breaches of anti-money laundering laws and counter terrorism laws.

ASIC eyes claims handling

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
Total and permanent disability insurance and the claims handling processes of insurers are well within ASIC's sights.

APRA to take transparent approach

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
APRA's new approach to governance, culture, remuneration and accountability will see the prudential regulator focus on strengthening, sharpening and sharing.

Chief executive banned for paying wife

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
The chief executive of a small mutual insurer has copped two large fines and a ban from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority after he paid his wife close to $400,000 to reduce his personal tax liability.

CommInsure enters guilty plea

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
CommInsure has pleaded guilty to 87 hawking offences.

Remediation bill tops $10b: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019
ASIC said its current tally for remediation provisioning is now "well above" $10 billion, but only $660 million has been returned to 1.2 million consumers.

Rapid pace of regulatory change to continue

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2019
APRA's executive general manager Suzanne Smith said superannuation funds should expect the pace of regulatory change to continue into 2020 as she addressed the 2019 ASFA conference in Melbourne.