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ASIC acting outside powers in adviser investigations – 10 June 2020
Hamilton Blackstone Lawyers has accused ASIC of inappropriate use of its investigatory powers when seeking incriminating information from advisers. They believe ASIC conducts functions outside its powers or without proper process” to gain information.
https://www.ifa.com.au/news/28091-asic-acting-outside-powers-in-adviser-investigations
COVID-19: Malicious emails are driving a cyber-crime pandemic – 9 June 2020
A cybersecurity expert details how fraudsters are using the Covid-19 pandemic to undertake Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks on companies directly, via customers, HR departments, suppliers, related accountants, law firms, and even tax authorities.
US bank whistleblower gets to take home $72 million – 6 June 2020
A whistleblower tipped-off the US Securities and Exchange Commission about a currency manipulation scheme at the Bank of New York. The bank was accused of giving pension funds less-than-desirable exchange rates, helping the bank make massive profits from the difference.
Rental scam: Hopeful tenant distraught after losing bond, rent in scam involving Geelong house – 6 June 2020
A man signed a fake lease and transferred $1600 to the scammers for the bond and two weeks’ rent for a property, he had earlier inspected through a real estate agency.
