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Big Six law firms, Lendlease to appear at KPMG leaks inquiry
Partners from Allens and Ashurst and senior executives at Lendlease are among those appearing at next week's parliamentary committee inquiry into KPMG's misuse of client data.
ASIC launches formal investigation into KPMG as scandal deepens
ASIC has told a senate estimates committee that it is now formally investigating KPMG in the wake of allegations the firm misused client data. 
Arrium directors’ ‘misreading’ of class action no reason to block changes, court told
A shareholder class action against Arrium directors and auditor KPMG over the $4 billion collapse of the steel manufacturer is seeking to amend its case, saying a “misreading” of the original pleading is no basis to refuse the application.
ASIC investigating Corporate Travel Management, PwC
ASIC is investigating Corporate Travel Management and its auditor PwC, after the travel management company said it would reverse $220 million in revenue after a review found it had overcharged customers. 
‘Stop abusing legal privilege’: Senators told KPMG won’t produce docs to ASIC
A senator has slammed companies for abusing legal professional privilege, after hearing that KPMG has refused to hand over documents in an ASIC investigation into misuse of client information by KPMG auditors.
KPMG boss resigns in wake of whistleblower claims
KPMG CEO Andrew Yates has stepped down over his handling of a senior executive's reports of misuse of confidential client information, as the firm hires Big Six firm Allens to investigate the whistleblower's claims.
Class action against Phoslock, KPMG can’t delay security amid ATE talks
A judge has rejected a bid by a shareholder class action against water treatment firm Phoslock and auditor KPMG to put off paying $1.6 million in overdue cash security while negotiations about an ATE policy are on foot.
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.
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Whistleblower claims KPMG misused confidential Lendlease info for audit tenders
A former KPMG executive has accused the firm of misappropriating confidential Lendlease board papers to pursue audit tenders with Westpac and Dexus, while also engaging in adverse action against a whistleblower. 
Court OKs settlement with KPMG, class action members to get nothing
A judge has approved a settlement with KPMG in a shareholder class action over the collapse of mining company CuDeco, as well as a distribution scheme that will see payments to the funder but not group members.