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ASIC won’t pursue insider trading case against WiseTech’s Richard White
The corporate regulator has completed an investigation into insider trading of WiseTech shares and won't take action against founder Richard White and two other employees. 
Labor mulls individual right to sue under digital duty of care
Communication minister Anika Wells has said the government is considering adding an individual right to sue under legislation tabled this week that introduces a digital duty of care.
IAG pitches benefits of RACWA tie-up, offers sweeteners to ACCC
IAG said Wednesday it had offered a range of commitments to sweeten its proposed $1.35 billion merger with vehicle insurer RACWA as it promotes the benefits of the union to the competition regulator.
ASIC urged to scrutinise Firmus’ failed public float
Liberal senator Dave Sharma has called on ASIC to scrutinise AI data centre company Firmus' withdrawn initial public offering, including representations made to investors.
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Senator urges ASIC investigation into failed $44B Firmus IPO
Liberal senator Dave Sharma has called on ASIC to scrutinise AI data centre company Firmus' withdrawn initial public offering, including representations made to investors.
ACCC sues a dozen egg producers for alleged cartel conduct
The ACCC has brought proceedings alleging a dozen egg producers allegedly engaged in cartel conduct by coordinating business decisions, in the first matter to allege violations of the concerted practices prohibition.
ASIC seeks $800K penalty against former Rex CEO
The corporate cop has asked a judge to hit the former CEO of collapsed budget airline Rex with an agreed $800,000 penalty for continuous disclosure breaches. 
Fortnum cops $1.35M penalty in ASIC case over cyber failures
Financial planner Fortnum Private Wealth has been hit with a $1.35 million penalty after admitting it failed to implement adequate cyber security systems, after a breach led to the data of 9,000 customers being published on the dark web. 
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ASIC calls for mortgage brokers to improve best interest duty practices
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has called for improvements in how mortgage brokers demonstrate that home loan recommendations are in customers’ best interests.
Nippon Steel’s patent for fatigue-resistant rail shot down
An IP Australia delegate has found a Nippon Steel patent for fatigue-resistant rail lacks novelty and an inventive step, but has given the company a chance to amend.