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Noumi ex-CEO breached duties, court says in partial win for ASIC
A judge has ruled that former Noumi CEO Rory Macleod failed to ensure the company complied with its financial reporting obligations, but found several of the corporate regulator’s claims fell flat.
Brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun sentenced over crypto scam
A financial firm director and brother of breakdancer 'Raygun' has reportedly been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges over funds suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
ASIC running criminal investigation over Keystone’s Shield, court told
ASIC has raised the prospect of criminal charges linked to the Shield Master Fund, after bringing civil penalty proceedings alleging up to $530 million in retirement savings was used for unauthorised purposes.
Macquarie hit with class action, as firms circle over Shield, First Guardian
Investment manager Macquarie is the first to face a class action by investors who sank their super into the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds, with other investigations underway.
ASIC boasts banner year for enforcement, with $830M in penalties
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has secured over $830 million in penalties in litigation in the most recent financial year, including its highest penalty ever. 
Seven KPMG partners fined for misusing confidential client information
KPMG has fined seven partners, some as much as $180,000, for misusing confidential client information in May.
Star CEO, GC say judge got it wrong about obligations to board
Star’s former boss and chief legal officer have argued that a judge erred in finding they breached their directors’ duties by allegedly failing to inform the board of unacceptable money laundering risks in its Sydney casino. 
ASIC secures another ban of MWL Financial adviser
A former MWL Financial adviser has been banned for three years for advising clients to invest most of their super in risky classes of the Shield Master Fund, after ASIC agreed to a reduction in the suspension in proceedings before the ART.
NAB’s WealthHub hit with $1M fine for ASIC reporting failures
ASIC's Markets Disciplinary Panel has slapped NAB broker WealthHub Securities with a $1.055 million fine for failing to accurately report regulatory data. 
Accent Group director steps down amid insider trading probe, takeover fight
A director of Athlete's Foot owner Accent Group has stepped down as the retailer cooperates with an ASIC investigation into insider trading of its shares and tries to fend off a hostile takeover offer from shareholder Frasers Group.