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JPMorgan slams ANZ’s ‘conspiratorial allegations’ of collusion by regulators
JPMorgan has taken ANZ to task for its "heroic endeavours to create an air of suspicion" around the conduct of ASIC and the ACCC prior to the filing of a landmark criminal cartel case, slamming the allegations as purely speculative.
Optus hit with record $504,000 fine for spamming
Optus has paid a record $504,000 fine for violating spam laws by sending SMS and email messages to customers that had previously unsubscribed from the telco's giant's marketing communications.
ANZ wants to know if ACCC pressured ASIC to drop JP Morgan case
ANZ is seeking information on whether the ACCC put pressure on ASIC to not pursue proceedings against JP Morgan over a $2.5 billion share placement that is at the centre of a closely watched criminal cartel case, saying the matter raised a "serious question" about potential abuse of power by the regulators.
ACCC finds Barro stake in Adelaide Brighton won’t harm competition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found Barro Group's 43 per cent stake in Adelaide Brighton, acquired over a number of years, will not harm competition in the cement market.
Westpac to face US class action over AUSTRAC scandal
A US-based plaintiffs firm is planning a class action against Westpac alleging it failed to alert investors to significant lapses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance compliance, which led to a bombshell lawsuit by AUSTRAC last year.
Mazda to ACCC: We don’t have to replace dented, scratched up cars
Japanese car maker Mazda has replied to an ACCC action alleging it violated the Australian Consumer Law by failing to provide consumers with refunds or no-cost replacements for their allegedly faulty vehicles, saying it was not required to replace dented and scratched cars.
‘Bad publicity’ no reason to stay ASIC ban of ex-NAB adviser, tribunal says
A former Adelaide financial advisor that worked for a subsidiary of National Australia Bank has lost his bid for a temporary stay of a five-year ban for allegedly recommending that clients invest in failed fintech start-up Bux Global, after arguing the bad publicity could negatively affect the impending sale of his business.
ISignthis may face shareholder class action over profit downgrade
Melbourne-based fintech ISignthis and its directors are facing a possible shareholder class action over a December profit downgrade.
ACCC probes price fixing in NSW waste sector
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has opened a sector-wide investigation into price changes made last year in the building and demolition waste services market in New South Wales.
Former director of internet company gets 6 years in jail for fraud
The former director of a Queensland-based internet services provider has been sentenced to six years in jail after pleading guilty to fraud charges.