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Judge slams notice of ‘very light’ GetSwift class action settlement
A judge has criticised a proposed settlement notice in a shareholder class action against GetSwift for failing to inform group members of how much they would receive from the "very light" settlement, which relies heavily on the logistics firm's success after relocating out of Australia.
ACCC’s approval of BPAY, Eftpos, New Payments Platform merger faces challenge
A challenge to the ACCC's approval of the merger of major payment platforms BPAY, Eftpos and New Payments Platform Australia has been challenged by a Sydney-based fintech, which has accused NPPA of patent infringement.
Companies ‘contemptuous’ of merger review rules, ACCC chair says
ACCC chair Rod Sims has spoken out about the move by IVF provider Virtus to complete its planned acquisition of rival Adora before clearance from the watchdog, saying the situation showed the need for merger review reform.
ASIC launches action against Insurance Australia over $60M in promised discounts
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has accused the largest general insurer in Australia of short-changing its customers a staggering $60 million in promised discounts, according to action launched in the Federal Court on Friday.
ACCC wins temporary halt to Virtus’ acquisition of Adora
The ACCC has won an interim injunction blocking IVF provider Virtus Health from completing its purchase of rival Adora Fertility on Friday.
Former CoCo Joy boss charged with running company while disqualified
The former CEO of failed coconut water venture CoCo Joy, which once sponsored the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles NRL team, faces charges he managed the company while disqualified due to bankruptcy.
ACCC wants urgent injunction to block Virtus’ acquisition of Adora
The competition regulator has filed court action seeking an injunction to stop Virtus Health from completing the purchase of rival Adora Fertility on Friday while a merger review is still in progress.
ASIC strips embattled accountant Vanda Gould of financial services licence
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cancelled the licence of embattled former accountant Vanda Gould.
CBA’s Colonial agrees to $20M penalty for misleading MySuper statements
The Commonwealth Bank’s wealth management unit has agreed to cough up $20 million in penalties for misleading thousands of fund members during the transition to MySuper accounts, but steadfastly maintains its conduct was not part of a “nefarious” plot for profits.
ASIC takes superannuation trustee Diversa to court
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched court proceedings against superannuation trustee Diversa for allegedly failing to take appropriate action in response to a financial advisor who was under investigation.