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Online broker IC Markets faces second class action over CFDs
Class Actions 2024-02-07 10:19 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Online broker International Capital Markets has been hit with a second class action for selling “excessively risky” derivative products known as contracts for difference to […]

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Former ACCC head calls on government to address price-gouging
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-02-07 10:26 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A report by former ACCC head Allan Fels has found that corporate greed and lack of competition is to blame for the continued high prices […]

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Charges laid against director of crypto investment firm A One Multi
Cryptocurrency 2024-02-06 11:16 pm By Christine Caulfield

A director of defunct investment scheme A One Multi, which allegedly raised $25 million in funds, has been charged with nine counts of running a […]

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Class action investigation targets Magnis Energy, auditor Hall Chadwick
Securities 2024-02-05 4:42 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A law firm is investigating an shareholder class action against lithium battery producer Magnis Energy Technologies and auditor Hall Chadwick after its share price plummeted […]

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‘Merger parties must make their case’, ACCC says in push for merger overhaul
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-02-02 10:34 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Australia’s merger review regime is “outdated” and in need of an overhaul, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, which says companies must explain […]

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SkyCity settles with AUSTRAC, puts aside $73M for penalty
Gaming 2024-02-01 4:57 pm By Cindy Cameronne

SkyCity has reached an agreement with AUSTRAC in proceedings alleging it allowed $4 billion in suspicious transactions, setting aside $73 million to cover penalty and […]

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Webb Henderson lures senior disputes partner from Corrs Chambers
Business of Law 2024-02-01 10:13 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Webb Henderson has snagged a leading litigation and regulatory partner from Corrs Chambers Westgarth to join its team in Sydney. The firm, which punches above […]

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‘Nothing that I can do’: Judge reluctantly imposes $1.8M penalty on Westpac in Ausgrid case
Financial Services 2024-01-31 12:41 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has reluctantly hit Westpac with a $1.8 million penalty after the bank admitted to unconscionable conduct when trading on the morning of a […]

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Employers, workers to come to blows over WFH this year
Analysis 2024-01-26 11:44 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Expect more legal battles this year over the right to work from home, with employees continuing to demand flexibility but businesses starting to push back, […]

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ACCC launches year-long probe into supermarket prices
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-01-25 10:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will conduct a one-year inquiry into supermarket pricing and competition amid concerns by consumers. The treasurer has directed the […]

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