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ASIC takes NAB to court over customer hardship claims
The corporate watchdog is suing the second Big Four bank in two months, alleging NAB mishandled hundreds of hardship applications from vulnerable customers.
ASX denies misleading investors about CHESS replacement project
The ASX has denied ASIC's claims that it misled about the progress of the replacement project for its CHESS share registry, saying it had a reasonable basis for stating the project was on track.
ASIC seeks $20M penalty against Kraken crypto exchange
In the second test of the new design and distribution obligations under the Corporations Act, ASIC is seeking a $20 million penalty against the provider of the Kraken crypto exchange.
ASIC sets sights on cost of living pressures in 2025 enforcement agenda
The corporate regulator has outlined its enforcement priorities for next year, and top of the hit list will be businesses that exploit cost of living pressures.
ACCC worried Cleanaway’s $110M Citywide tie-up may trash competition
Australia's competition watchdog is concerned Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Citywide could reduce competition in the waste management sector.
ASIC slams ‘false’ premise of payday lender BSF’s appeal
ASIC has attacked an appeal argument by payday lenders BSF Solutions and Cigno that athough they offered short-term loans, the fees they charged had no link to the credit services.
MinRes admits it should have disclosed related-party transactions
Facing a probe by the corporate regulator, mining giant Mineral Resources has admitted that it should have disclosed transactions relating to managing director Chris Ellison’s company. 
Consumer watchdog to target ‘NDIS approved’ advertising claims
The consumer regulator is planning lawsuits over misleading advertising by businesses targeting National Disability Insurance Scheme participants.
Cbus dragged to court by ASIC for $20M in claim delays
The superannuation fund of the construction industry has been hit with ASIC enforcement action, accused of long delays in processing the death and disability claims of thousands of members.
Noumi privilege ruling could undermine ASIC investigations, Full Court told
ASIC wants the Full Court to overturn a finding that Noumi waived privilege over a PwC report produced under a voluntary disclosure regime, arguing the regime benefits the public in making investigations more efficient.