Regulatory Alerts2026-03-27
ASIC applies to wind up 12 companies linked to former solicitor Christopher Malcolm Edwards
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has applied to the Supreme Court of New South Wales to wind up 12 companies associated with former solicitor Christopher Malcolm Edwards on just and equitable grounds. ASIC seeks the appointment of provisional liquidators to protect creditors and investors due to concerns regarding unclear fund usage, excessive liabilities, and failure to lodge audited financial statements. These actions follow a 10-year banning order against Edwards for conducting unlicensed financial services and providing advice to his accounting and legal clients.
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