Cindy Cameronne

KPMG's deputy general counsel has said his investigation into a whistleblower's claims of ethical breaches was "fundamentally undermined" by dishonest answers to his questions and "restricted" scope.

The former chief operating officer at KPMG has admitted that she stored a confidential Lendlease document in her locker and considered sharing it with a colleague but has said she did not understand why she was the only person forced out from the partnership. 

Optus chair John Arthur said Friday KPMG's alleged sharing of the telco's confidential information to win business with Telstra was an “egregious breach of responsibilities”. 

The former chair of Westpac’s board audit committee did not disclose allegations made by a whistleblower that KPMG breached its confidentiality obligations, having resigned due to his “social engagements” with senior members of the accounting firm during a tender, an inquiry has heard.

The liquidators of GFG Alliance's Tahmoor Coal are challenging a decision over a royalties deed in favour of former owner Glencore.

The chair of Dexus told a parliamentary inquiry Friday that this initial reaction to an Allens report into a whistleblower’s allegations about ethical failures at KPMG was “why didn’t you come and talk to us?”.

Jones Lang LaSalle has argued that its former national head of real estate cannot add an unfair dismissal claim to his lawsuit against the real estate giant, which was brought late due to a solicitor's mistake. 

A class action on behalf of Sydney homeowners who allege their homes are sinking into the ground has settled for $18 million, with a judge hearing numerous group members will not receive a payout.

An appeals court has held that former INXS manager Maria-Christina Copinger-Symes, whose father was part of a wealthy shipping dynasty, cannot withdraw concessions made by her senior counsel in her claim over her father’s estate. 

Slater & Gordon should pay $6.5 million in security in a shareholder class action against Star, the casino giant says, citing concerns about the law firm’s ability to foot its costs if the case fails.