Laurel Henning

ASIC's first in-depth look at quickly expanding private markets has been welcomed by lawyers for its soft approach, but uncertainty over potential regulation has left some nervous.

Scrutiny of WiseTech Global following revelations about the personal life of its founder, Richard White, is contributing to an important debate on corporate culture but may not lead to court action, Australian Securities and Investments Commission chairman Joe Longo has told a Senate estimates hearing.

Block Earner's legal advice from law firm Gilbert + Tobin has become a point of contention in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's appeal of a court decision linked to the company.

ASX wants access to communications between the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and its internal legal team, as the regulator's lawsuit against the exchange over alleged misleading statements relating to its CHESS replacement program continues.

How the NSW Court of Appeal defines the fares Uber drivers earn will have implications across the gig economy.

Active Super must pay a $10.5 million penalty for false or misleading claims linked to its investments, following a judgment by Federal Court of Australia Judge David O'Callaghan.

Most companies targeted for ransomware payments cough up. For law firms, a decision to pay is mired in ethical and regulatory challenges.

Iress has hit back at allegations it breached its contract with industry fund ESSSuper, arguing any member losses were due to the fund’s own negligence.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has hit superannuation trustees with a raft of 34 recommendations linked to their handling of death benefit claims, after the regulator found excessive delays, poor customer service, and ineffective claims handling procedures at 10 major funds, including Australian Retirement Trust, Hostplus and UniSuper.

Online mattress company Sleeping Duck's lawsuit against former chief financial officer Sean Curry is heading to mediation following Federal Court orders made on Tuesday.