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SMBC wins case against Humm over Forum Finance fraud
Japanese bank SMBC, which was duped by fraudster Bill Papas to enter into agreements with a Humm subsidiary for assets and receivables that didn't exist, has won the right to call in warranties on its $113.7 million investment.
Ex-CBA exec denies bullying, says swearing ‘commonplace’ at bank
A sacked property finance executive at CBA, who told an unnamed person in the workplace to “calm the f*** down”, has denied his conduct amounted to bullying, claiming swearing was common among his colleagues. 
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Real estate finance pro joins Thomson Geer from Hamilton Locke
A banking and finance partner who has advised on major infrastructure projects like Melbourne's Marvel Stadium has made the leap to Thomson Geer from Hamilton Locke. 
Liberty Steel wants Greensill administrators’ case put on ice
Two Liberty Steel companies want a case brought in NSW by administrators for collapsed supply chain finance company Greensill to be put on hold while a related case in the UK is on foot.
Qoin crypto issuer hit with $14M penalty for misleading representations
A court has slapped Qoin cryptocurrency issuer BPS Financial with a $14 million penalty for “serious and unlawful misconduct”, including making misleading statements about the product and providing financial advice without a license.
Brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun charged after ASIC probe
A financial firm director and brother of breakdancer 'Raygun' has pleaded guilty to charges over funds suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
NAB resolves pregnant worker’s discrimination case
NAB has resolved a case by an employee who alleged an offer to work in the bank's Pitt St, Sydney branch was rescinded after her boss discovered she was pregnant.
Airwallex to face AUSTRAC-ordered audit over compliance concerns
AUSTRAC has ordered Airwallex to appoint an external auditor, amid concerns about the payment platform's monitoring of suspicious matters.
In TM battle with Zip, Firstmac tells High Court honest concurrent use test not subjective
More than just subjective intention is relevant to the defence of honest concurrent use in trade mark law, non-bank lender Firstmac has told the High Court in its dispute with buy now, pay later giant Zip Co.
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Atmos Renewables secures landmark green loan portfolio refinancing
Leading renewables developer Atmos has completed one of the sector’s largest green loan portfolio refinancings to date, with the new capital structure set to support expansion of its energy pipeline.