Halifax Liquidator KPMG Unveils Dates of Submitting Claims and Guide to Using Investor Portal

KPMG, the Liquidator of Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd, released an update to investors.

The Liquidators are using an online platform as the primary tool for managing Investor claims and facilitating the distribution process (Investor Portal). This update is being sent to you as an Investor client of the Halifax Group and explains what you need to do in order to register on the Investor Portal and commence the claim submission process. This update should be read in conjunction with:

• the Update to Investors dated 22 December 2021 (22 December 2021 Update); and

• ​your Distribution Notice email issued on 21 February 2022 (Distribution Notice), outlining your unique code and Investor Portal login information.

As noted in the 22 December 2021 Update, Investors with pending Category 3 and/or Category 5 applications will receive a Distribution Notice once their application has been resolved. Distribution Notice emails will be sent to the email address registered with your Halifax Account, or your nominated email address if you have contacted this office to request an update.

The key dates in relation to submitting your claim/s are as follows: 

The timeframe outlined above has been set in accordance with order 19 made on 19 May 2021 by Markovic J in the Federal Court of Australia (AU Orders) and order 244(v) made on 19 May 2021 by Venning J in the High Court of New Zealand (NZ Orders). Should you receive your Distribution Notice at a date later than 21 February 2022, the same timeframe outlined above will apply. If you have not received a Distribution Notice, please refer to FAQ 19.