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COVID-19 delays judgment in ACCC’s long-running case against private college Phoenix
Sydney's ongoing COVID-19 lockdown has created "logistical" difficulties delaying the release of a long awaited judgment in the ACCC's consumer law case against collapsed private college Phoenix Institute, which was accused of misleading students through the marketing of its courses.
Funder seeks to recoup $14.8M debt in lawsuit against Sydney developer
A litigation funder is suing a Sydney property developer over a $14.8 million debt stemming from a cause of action it acquired from the liquidators of the collapsed project manager behind the firm's real estate projects.
Greensill Capital likely insolvent one week before appointing administrators, report says
Greensill Capital likely became insolvent on March 2, seven days before the Queensland-based financial services firm appointed administrators, the company's liquidators have revealed.
Judge lashes Forum Finance director’s failure to comply with court orders
A judge has issued an ultimatum to Forum Finance director Bill Papas for his "entirely unsatisfactory" conduct in failing to provide details of personal assets while defending three lawsuits that accuse him of being behind a $400 million fraud.
Westpac confirmed as largest Forum creditor, as administrators near sale of unit
Administrators have lined up a buyer for a Forum Group entity, as a first creditors meeting confirms Westpac has the largest claim to any recoveries after an alleged $400 million fraud by the equipment leasing company.
Clive Palmer takes fight with Queensland Nickel liquidators over $102M debt to High Court
Clive Palmer will seek special leave from the High Court to appeal a ruling from the Queensland Court of Appeal ordering him to return $102 million borrowed before the collapse of Queensland Nickel in 2016, and has demanded that the company's liquidators return the money he paid following the ruling.
Forum Group director stuck overseas after testing positive for COVID-19, court hears
The director of the Forum Group companies accused of a $360 million fraud involving at least three major banks can't return to Australia from Greece because he has COVID-19, his lawyer has told the Federal Court.
In third bank action brought over Forum Finance scandal, SMBC seeks $99M 
Japanese bankng giant SMBC has emerged as the latest lender with exposure to an alleged fraud carried out by Sydney-based Forum Finance, with proceedings filed seeking recovery of almost $99 million it says it paid to a unit of Forum Group and controversial director Bill Papas.
Fund manager demands $90M from directors of collapsed property developer Steller
A unit of Australian funds manager One Investment Group is seeking to recoup almost $90 million in debts allegedly owed by three former directors of collapsed property developer Steller Group.
Forum Finance placed in liquidation, with ‘peripatetic’ director still abroad
The Federal Court has ordered the winding up of Forum Finance, which has been accused by Westpac and French investment bank Societe Generale of a $263 million fraud, as details of the company's jetsetting director's planned return to Australia from Europe remain murky.