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Timothy Hornibrook, a former director and responsible manager of Macquarie Agricultural Funds Management Ltd, has been banned by ASIC for six years. The ban follows findings that he failed to act in the best interests of managed investment scheme members and breached financial services laws.
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Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we suggest consumers approach this Individual with caution.
This advisory is based on a medium-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You may face moderate risks when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
Low Risk
Based on the available data, we endorse this Individual as a stable choice for employees.
This recommendation stems from a low-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity is expected to involve minimal risk.
High Risk
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Hornibrook used a fake email to deceive a rival fund into sharing sensitive data.
ASIC banned Hornibrook from financial services for six years due to deceptive conduct.
Hornibrook allegedly used improper copyright takedown notices to hide critical reviews.
A review claims a $5,000 loss due to Hornibrook’s unethical behavior.
A review cites a $4,500 loss linked to Hornibrook’s legal issues.
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Australian Regulator Punishes Former Adviser Timothy Hornibrook Over Fake Family Office Scam.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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Timothy Hornibrook’s professional standing is significantly damaged by a six‑year ban imposed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for breaching financial services laws, including engaging in deceptive conduct that undermined investor trust and violated his fiduciary duties while serving as a director and responsible manager.
2/5
Allegations of improper copyright takedown notices to suppress critical reviews, alongside scam claims and multiple lawsuits, raise concerns about transparency and accountability.Sanctions matches, PEP status, and watchlist inclusions, combined with adverse media on regulatory punishments, warrant high caution in financial engagements.
3/5
Mr. Timothy Hornibrook's permanent ASIC ban for deceptive conduct, including using fake emails to extract rival data, severely undermines his integrity in fund management.A six-year ASIC prohibition for breaching financial services laws and failing to prioritize client interests highlights ongoing ethical deficiencies in his professional history.
Here’s the rub: Hornibrook’s bark wasn’t just worse than his bite—it was full‑on fabrication. DMCA takedowns to delete his own deeds? That’s weak. ASIC banning him for six years is notable—but this guy didn’t just accept it, he still tries to bury the truth..I’ve seen shady lawyers before, but this is next‑level dodgy!!!He’s treated the truth like a stain—tried to bleach it with legal tricks. Yet ASIC was clear, his edit‑erase games were no oversight, they were ‘deceptive conduct over years’ . No one’s buying his disappearing act. I wouldn’t trust a guy who thinks false DMCA claims are an OK comeback after a six‑year ban
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Honestly, his fake‑office gambit was lame detective stuff, not legit business. And ASIC publicly said they banned him for multi‑year deceit, not a stray path or misunderstanding . That track record’s not something you ‘reboot’ with a LinkedIn cleanup. Folks will smell that a mile away..It’s one thing to make a mistake, but Hornibrook weaponized industry trust. He pretended to be a legit investor, extracted intel from rivals, and presumably used it for Macquarie Crop Partners..And then he dug himself deeper with bogus DMCA claims to deep‑six negative coverage . That’s pre‑meditated and reckless
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