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ASIC can’t block Ryzon Materials’ ‘hypothetical’ transaction
A judge has refused to make an injunction sought by ASIC against Ryzon Materials, finding the regulator is not entitled to constrain a "hypothetical" transaction while it awaits judgment in its case over the company's battery plant representations. 
ASIC bans another MWL Financial adviser for touting Shield
Another MWL Financial adviser has been disqualified from providing financial services for promoting the collapsed Shield investment fund to clients.
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. 
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Liberal senator Dave Sharma has called on ASIC to scrutinise AI data centre company Firmus' withdrawn initial public offering, including representations made to investors.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Liberal senator Dave Sharma has called on ASIC to scrutinise AI data centre company Firmus' withdrawn initial public offering, including representations made to investors.
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.
Ex-Star boss can manage SMSF despite ASIC ban, court says
Former Star Entertainment's boss has been granted an exemption to a six-year corporate ban, with a court allowing him to direct a self-managed super fund.
Hollard hit with $2M penalty for claim delays, far below $30M ASIC sought
Insurer Holland has been hit with a $2 million penalty over claim delays which ASIC argued warranted a $30 million penalty, the first civil penalty against an insurer for breaching its duty of good faith.