On Friday, in a statement the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the country’s largest lender has pleaded guilty to 30 criminal charges for mis-selling consumer credit insurance between 2011 and 2015. The scrutiny… Read More ›
Royal Commission
Australia’s largest listed wealth manager staring at class action lawsuit
Its Chairwoman and legal counsel have resigned with immediate effect. Analysts expect more heads to roll in the coming weeks. On Monday, following damaging revelation of inappropriate behavior at AMP, Australia’s largest-listed wealth manager, Catherine Brenner, its chairwoman and Brian… Read More ›
Australia’s Royal Commission begins inquiry alleged wrong-doings in the country’s financial sector
Allegations of widespread wrong-doings have plagued Australia’s finance sector since many years, adding pressure on the industry to undergo a thorough root-and branch reform. On Monday, the head of the government-backed inquiry which is delving into Australia’s finance sector to… Read More ›