The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has dropped its investigation into Wellington Capital and its Premium Income Fund, saying allegations against Wellington cannot be proved in court, according to The Australian.
Wellington had been alleged to have made an unlawful transfer of property assets to Asset Resolution and was accused of hiring 200 actors to influence the outcome of an extraordinary general meeting.
“Prior to commencing proceedings, there needs to be sufficient evidence to prove allegations of misconduct in a form that is admissible in court,” ASIC wrote to a Premium Income Fund unit holder, according to The Australian.
“Other than the Asset Resolution transaction appeal, ASIC has concluded its investigation and, on the basis of the information obtained to date, has decided to take no further action.”