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Abstract:Former clients of bankrupt Retail FX and CFDs broker, Prospero Markets, are now facing further delays in the repayment of their funds. Liquidators from BRI Ferrier had initially projected a repayment timeline between September and November 2024. However, recent developments in the case indicate that the process will take longer than anticipated.
Former clients of bankrupt Retail FX and CFDs broker, Prospero Markets, are now facing further delays in the repayment of their funds. Liquidators from BRI Ferrier had initially projected a repayment timeline between September and November 2024. However, recent developments in the case indicate that the process will take longer than anticipated.
BRI Ferrier, the liquidators overseeing the case, announced that Justice Cheeseman, the presiding judge, has ordered the addition of two individuals, Ms. Yuya Huang and Mr. Lei Zhang, as defendants in the proceedings. This decision marks a significant shift in the case and introduces additional complexities. The Court has also instructed BRI to appoint a Contradictor to participate in the proceedings.
The role of the Contradictor is to provide an impartial perspective, presenting counterarguments against the liquidators to ensure a balanced examination of the issues at hand. Specifically, the Contradictor will assist in addressing matters of competing interests, such as whether the liquidators fees and legal costs should be paid from trust funds or the general liquidation funds. In cases like this, where there are no formal defendants, the appointment of a Contradictor is a common practice to maintain fairness in the proceedings. BRI Ferrier has identified W Advisers as the legal representatives best suited to serve in this role.
The involvement of the Contradictor, along with the new defendants, is expected to incur additional costs and lead to delays in the distribution of client funds. As a result, BRI has confirmed that the previously forecasted repayment by November 2024 is no longer feasible. The liquidators have committed to providing more specific details regarding the updated timeline after further consultations with the Court. The next case management hearing is scheduled for 17 October 2024 and will take place in person at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney.
In a prior report from July, BRI indicated that most, if not all, properly identified client funds would eventually be refunded. The total amount owed to clients is estimated at approximately $20 million. Despite the current delays, there has been no indication that this amount has changed, though the extended timeline will likely affect when former Prospero Markets clients can expect to receive their funds.
Prospero Markets faced a significant downfall in late 2023 when its Australian Financial Services (AFS) license was suspended by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The companys closure was a result of its involvement in an Australian Federal Police investigation into a major China-based money laundering ring. Since then, BRI Ferrier has been working to recover and distribute client funds, though the recent court orders have complicated the process.
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