The Latest Breaking News from Sarah Court

Australia has a housing shortage. So why are Bathla and other home builders collapsing?

Across Australia, thousands of people are waiting to find out if their homes will be built, after several separate construction company collapses.

The Conversation · Sep 7

Funding deadline looms for embattled home developer

Administrators of a major residential developer have given themselves 24 hours to secure a make-or-break cash injection to keep the group afloat.

AAP · Sep 2

Financial watchdog sinks teeth into rapid tech changes

Protecting consumers amid emerging new financial systems and adapting to artificial intelligence are leading challenges for Australia's financial watchdog.

AAP · Aug 25

Leaks, lawyers and a whistleblower: how did KPMG’s failings emerge – and could more have been done?

A parliamentary inquiry heard claims from one former employee that partners pursued ‘revenue growth at all costs’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 12

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.

AAP · Jun 5

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

Partnership loophole leaves watchdog powerless to discipline KPMG.

The Canberra Times · Jun 5

'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.

AAP · May 29

'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.

AAP · May 29

Do women need to exercise differently from men – and ease up on cardio after 40?

A lot of fitness advice is based on research into people who don’t have periods, give birth or go through menopause. How much of it should be modified – or even thrown out?

The Guardian - UK · May 7