i listened to the webcast a bit yesterday, there are about 10-20mil deficit out of a total 210mil client equity and cash.
the process can be very long, as the administrator often need to seek court decision.
clients cash and shares are not totally safe, because the money to buy share went through a few bank account.. also, depending on court decision, it's likely all clients will share this deficit, and the cost of administration and court fee.
the halifax asia is not part of the administration and that made things more complicated.
a few competitors has asked if they can buy out halifax.
by the time i am off, they are still arguing the resolution regarding replacing the administrator and whether or no setting up the inspection committee.
good luck