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ASIC chair James Shipton to step down despite being cleared in relocation expenses review
ASIC chair James Shipton will step down from his role despite being cleared by an independent review into $118,000 in payments related to his relocation from the US in 2018.
JPMorgan seeks to shield interview docs in ANZ cartel case
While a Federal Court judge recently promised to advance a long-running criminal cartel case against several investment banks and individuals over a $2.5 billion ANZ share placement, a separate judge will soon hear a privilege dispute over documents from whistleblower JPMorgan that promises to further delay the case.
Fonterra warned farmers of ‘extreme’ global dairy price volatility, class action defence says
Fonterra has hit back at claims in a class action that the dairy giant misled farmers and breached its supply agreements when it slashed milk prices and sought a clawback in 2016, saying it warned farmers of the "extreme" volatility in the market.
Police believe accused fraudster Melissa Caddick still alive
Sydney businesswoman Melissa Caddick, who went missing a day after police raided her home two months ago as part of a fraud investigation, is believed to be alive, according to police.
Freedom Foods says it was entitled to sack former GC for ‘serious misconduct’
Troubled food and beverage manufacturer Freedom Foods has denied a former company secretary and group general counsel was protected by whistleblower laws, claiming it was entitled to fire her for "serious misconduct".
GetSwift’s move to Canada wins court, FIRB approval after fierce opposition by ASIC
Last-mile logistics software company GetSwift has ceased trading on the ASX after its relocation to Canada got the greenlight by the Federal Court and FIRB despite the company facing ongoing litigation in Australia.
Court scraps mediation in ASIC case as Mayfair fails to retain Ashurst
A judge has vacated a scheduled mediation in ASIC's misleading and deceptive conduct case against three companies in the beleaguered Mayfair Group after they failed to procure legal representation despite assurances that lawyers would be engaged promptly.
MinterEllison gave ASIC advice on Shipton’s tax bill
Top-tier law firm MinterEllison provided ASIC with a legal opinion on whether it was appropriate for the regulator to cover the tax bill of chairman James Shipton, telling the regulator that it was "standard practice" for an employer to cover the reasonable cost of tax advice.
ASIC has spent $3.2M on criminal lawsuits against Clive Palmer
ASIC has spent $3.2 million so far pursuing billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer in two criminal lawsuits alleging takeover contraventions and fraud.
Liquidators called in for missing Sydney businesswoman Melissa Caddick’s company
A judge has appointed a provisional liquidator to a company owned by missing Sydney businesswoman Melissa Caddick, while criticising ASIC for not cooperating with her brother who is seeking to vary asset preservation orders made over his sister's property.