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APRA had ‘unhinged hatred’ of IOOF exec, court told
Financial Services 2019-07-03 7:49 pm By Amelia Birnie

APRA has been accused of harbouring an “unhinged hatred” for former IOOF managing director Chris Kelaher by his counsel, who was objecting to internal APRA documents he claims were disparaging of the wealth management company and its executives.

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IOOF liability ‘plain as a pike staff’, APRA says at start of trial
Financial Services 2019-07-01 10:47 pm By Amelia Birnie

The prudential regulator has opened the first day of its case against IOOF directors and entities by claiming the wealth manager’s liability is “plain as a pike staff”, as IOOF contends the regulator’s case is “artificial and theoretical” and “overly simplistic”.

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IOOF execs slam APRA for last-minute discovery as trial looms
Financial Services 2019-06-06 7:47 pm By Amelia Birnie

Former executives of wealth manager IOOF facing disqualification proceedings by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority have criticised the prudential regulator for a late and extensive discovery request, saying it could “imperil” the July trial date.

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Judge questions redacted funder’s commission in IAG class action
Class Actions 2019-05-24 1:46 pm By Miklos Bolza

A judge has raised questions about a redacted funding agreement in a class action against two IAG units over allegedly worthless add-on insurance products, saying the details were needed for a swift resolution of the case.

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Judge finds real risk of ASIC case against former IOOF exec
Financial Services 2019-05-20 9:05 pm By Amelia Birnie

Former IOOF chairman George Venardos will be allowed to object to incriminating evidence and discovery in proceedings brought by APRA, after a court found there was a real and appreciable risk that ASIC could also bring a civil case against him.

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APRA ordered to hand over ASIC chats about IOOF exec
Financial Services 2019-05-14 9:06 pm By Amelia Birnie

APRA has been ordered to hand over all of its correspondence with fellow regulator ASIC relating to former IOOF chairman George Venardos, as he prepares to argue privilege over discovery that might incriminate him in any possible ASIC proceedings.

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