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TASA code of conduct changes ‘open costly can of worms’

“Loosely drafted” legislation means agents will need to err on the side of caution and will incur legal expenses, John...

19 January 2024 • By Philip King

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ASIC bans 2 directors over string of failed companies owing $9m

The decision to disqualify the property developers comes after the watchdog banned their associate in November.

15 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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The year that tax crime didn’t pay

Long jail terms for the core conspirators in a huge payroll scam highlighted a big win for the ATO’s Serious Financial...

12 January 2024 • By Philip King

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Complaints to AFCA rise 23% to hit record, scam issues double

The financial complaints body handled more than 100,000 issues last year and says increases have become “unsustainable”.

09 January 2024 • By Philip King

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Fraudster behind ‘ruinous’ $521k SMSF swindle gets 4 years’ jail

Mudasir Mohammed Naseeruddin took advantage of vulnerable investors over five years through a “chaotic” and “ruinous”...

22 December 2023 • By Christine Chen

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How TASA changes could prove problematic

Enhanced reporting requirements over breaches of the code and disqualified entities add to compliance requirements.

22 December 2023 • By John Jeffreys

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Former liquidator pleads guilty to siphoning $2.5m

The administrator of five troubled companies transferred money to his business and for personal use, court hears.

22 December 2023 • By Philip King

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St Vincent’s back pays staff $4.4m after ‘payroll errors’

The health business self-reported to the FWO after discovering underpayments to around 2,700 staff.

20 December 2023 • By Philip King