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ASIC sues Equity Trustees over $65M invested in First Guardian fund
The corporate regulator has filed proceedings alleging superannuation trustee Equity Trustees failed to act in members' best interests by allowing them to sink $65 million into Falcon Capital's First Guardian Master Fund.
ASIC wraps up disclosure breach case against Rex without calling CEO
ASIC has wrapped up its case against regional airline Rex without evidence from its former executive chairman, who reversed course this week and admitted he misled investors and breached his directors duties.
X Corp agrees to pay $750K for contravening Online Safety Act
Elon Musk’s X Corp has been ordered to pay $750,000 after admitting it failed to give the eSafety Commissioner information about measures it has taken to crack down on child exploitation on its platform. 
Rex director admits liability in ASIC’s disclosure breach case
The former executive chairman at regional airline Rex has admitted ASIC’s claims that he misled investors about the company’s position and breached his directors duties and may give evidence for the corporate watchdog, a court has heard. 
ASX wants to grill US-based director of CHESS replacement tech partner
The ASX is fighting for a key witness in ASIC’s case over alleged misleading statements concerning its CHESS replacement program to appear at an upcoming trial, saying he needs to be cross-examined in person. 
Childcare centre told worker ‘inclusivity’ extends to ‘racist’ views
A Maldivian worker at a childcare centre who was told his employer's inclusivity policy extended to “racist and Nazi views” has won a lawsuit over his "extremely harsh" dismissal. 
Clock’s ticking for Rex directors as ASIC opens disclosure breach case
Four directors of regional airline Rex are set to decide this week whether they will remain silent in the face of allegations by the corporate regulator that they misled investors about the company’s financial position. 
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Liquidator to sell Falcon director’s $9M Hawthorn property
Receivers appointed in proceedings against Falcon Capital, the firm behind the First Guardian Master Fund, have won orders to sell a $9 million Hawthorn property owned by the company's director.
Snaffle operator hit with $33.5M penalty for inflated prices
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has won a $33.5 million penalty against the operator of online retailer Snaffle for charging consumers inflated prices and overcharging on credit contracts.
Built fails in challenge to job platform’s trade marks
Construction company Built has lost its opposition to an application by job recruitment platform Built In for registration of the trade marks 'Built in Australia' and 'Built in Sydney'.