Live market updates: Oil prices down, ASX to rise, tech stocks falter
Australian financial markets saw a decline in oil prices and a dip in the ASX index ahead of a long weekend. Meanwhile, ASIC is facing scrutiny over its ongoing contracts with KPMG despite an active investigation.
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These updates provide a snapshot of the Australian economic climate and regulatory oversight of major auditing firms.
Link copied Share Share article ASIC has told Senate estimates it has eight active contracts with KPMG, despite investigating the company following an audit whistleblower scandal.
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