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Australia's car loan trap: industry warned to be 'fair'

The findings of a major report on car financing in Australia aren't pretty, leaving the industry body to make clear that customers must be treated fairly.

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UQPAY Appointed as ASIC Australian Financial Services Authorised Representative

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UQPAY Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of UQPAY Group, is pleased to announce that it has been officially registered as an Australian Financial Services (AFS) Authorised Representative with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), effective 15 April 2026. This achievement marks a…

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NSW:'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.

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KPMG lost its clients’ trust, yet kept winning government contracts. Here’s what needs to change

This Friday, senior current and former leaders from major consulting and audit firm KPMG will face a barrage of questions at a parliamentary inquiry in Canberra.

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Australia imposes record $211 million fine on collapsed broker Union Standard, representatives

Australia's federal court has imposed a record A$300.2 million fine on Union Standard and its representatives. The foreign exchange broker engaged in misconduct between 2018 and 2020. They targeted inexperienced investors, pressuring them to deposit more funds. This action resulted in millions of dollars in losses for customers.

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FED:Wider watchdog inquiry launched into consulting firm

The head of ASIC has confirmed a broader investigation is under way into Big Four consulting firm KPMG following allegations from whistleblowers.

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Wider watchdog inquiry launched into consulting firm

The head of ASIC has confirmed a broader investigation is under way into Big Four consulting firm KPMG following allegations from whistleblowers.

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'No procedure': watchdog defends keeping $3m KPMG contracts amid probe

Partnership loophole leaves watchdog powerless to discipline KPMG.

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FED:'Unexplained gap' in case against ex-Rex directors

Four former regional airline directors will soon know their fate as the corporate watchdog's case against them draws to a close.

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'Unexplained gap' in case against ex-Rex directors

Four former regional airline directors will soon know their fate as the corporate watchdog's case against them draws to a close.

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Casino slapped with $10m fine over gambling breaches

The Star casino has been hit with another round of massive fines for regulatory breaches, including allowing players to gamble well beyond legal time limits.

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'Blows my mind': KPMG's whistleblower issues collide

A consultancy firm facing claims it mishandled allegations of misconduct by a whistleblower was dealing with whistleblower complaints for major companies.

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'I take accountability': top advisory firm leader quits

The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm.

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NSW:Proposed $1.3m fine for ex-Star boss branded 'unfair'

A judge has questioned how he could fine Star's ex-chief more than $1 million for criminal risks at the casino when others settled for much lower amounts.

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Proposed $1.3m fine for ex-Star boss branded 'unfair'

A judge has questioned how he could fine Star's ex-chief more than $1 million for criminal risks at the casino when others settled for much lower amounts.

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NSW:Rex profit promise 'untenable' for responsible company

The corporate watchdog's legal team has lambasted a regional airline's statement forecasting profits ahead of an eventual eight-figure loss.

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Rex profit promise 'untenable' for responsible company

The corporate watchdog's legal team has lambasted a regional airline's statement forecasting profits ahead of an eventual eight-figure loss.

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FED:'Negligent' ex-Star boss could be hit with $1.3m fine

Star's former chief executive faces a $1.3 million fine after failing to tell the casino's board of criminal risks associated with lucrative overseas junkets.

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'Negligent' ex-Star boss could be hit with $1.3m fine

Star's former chief executive faces a $1.3 million fine after failing to tell the casino's board of criminal risks associated with lucrative overseas junkets.

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FED:Banks on notice as Westpac fined for failing clients

Banking giant Westpac has been slugged with a $26 million penalty for failing to support customers in need, a decision an expert says sends a clear message.

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Gen Z bombarded by fake crypto trading scams

"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is", is the advice being given to young people amid a surge in scams involving fake crypto trading platforms.

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Rex board accused of knowing big loss about to take off

The corporate watchdog has taken a regional airline's former directors to court over allegations they misled investors about financial performance.

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Lenders told to 'support customers' facing hard times

Lenders must watch out for customers because the corporate regulator won't take a backward step as households face hardship, the outgoing ASIC chair will warn.

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Shoe chain cops double blow with inside trading probe

An ASX-listed footwear chain has disclosed that its chief is under investigation for potential insider trading and that it will make millions less in earnings.

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Legal action against troubled smelter dropped

Australia's only manganese smelter, which is under administration and seeking a new buyer, will no longer be pursued legally by the regulator.

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