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ASIC wants KPMG receivers to investigate Sequoia’s sale of Interprac
Concerned Sequoia Wealth wants to limit liability for claims linked to the $1 billion collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds, ASIC has asked a court to appoint receivers from KPMG to probe the sale of Interprac Financial Planning.
Defence firm EOS to pay $4M for continuous disclosure breaches
A judge has hit Electro Optic Systems with a $4 million penalty after the defence firm admitted to continuous disclosure breaches by failing to reveal a drop in its 2022 revenue forecasts.
Latest MWL Financial adviser DQ’d for steering investors to Shield
A Melbourne adviser is the latest person linked to MWL Financial to be banned for spruiking Keystone Asset Management's failed Shield fund to clients.
ASX ‘lacks aspiration’ to oversee critical markets infrastructure, ASIC says
The corporate regulator has delivered a scathing report on exchange operator ASX, finding it has significantly under-invested in technology in favour of delivering short-term dividends to shareholders.
Mecca units pay $594,000 for financial reporting blemish
Three companies associated with makeup retailer Mecca have copped $594,000 in penalties for allegedly failing to lodge audited financial reports on time.
Binance Australia Derivatives fined $10M for offering ‘risky’ crypto products to retail customers
A judge has slapped defunct crypto firm Binance Australia Derivatives with a $10 million penalty for misclassifying around 500 retail customers as eligible to invest in risky derivatives intended for sophisticated investors. 
Judge rejects ‘urgent’ bid for rent costs by couple behind ALAMMC
A Federal Court judge has refused to alter freezing orders to cover rent costs for the couple behind defunct NDIS housing developer ALAMMC, after the Queensland Supreme Court made possession orders over their Gold Coast apartment.
Ex-Star CEO to appeal duty breach findings in ASIC case
Former Star CEO Matthias Bekier is seeking leave to appeal a judge's finding that he and the casino operator's former GC breached their duties, while ASIC is mulling a challenge to the court's dismissal of its case against members of the Star board. 
Macquarie breached obligations over Shield fund, court finds in ASIC case
Macquarie Investment Management breached its obligations after its members invested $321 million in Keystone Asset Management's failed Shield fund, a court has found, but the super trustee will not pay a penalty.
ASIC can pursue case against retailer Snaffle over ‘inflated’ prices
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has been given the green light to pursue a consumer case alleging defunct online retailer Snaffle charged consumers inflated prices.