In response to the orders, La Trobe blocked access to its online portal, which Paton said had to be done to comply with ASIC's orders. "We have also had to temporarily take down our online investment platform, La Trobe Direct, to comply with ASIC's interim stop orders. "ASIC orders did not place any restrictions on La Trobe's online investor portal and any questions as to why it may be down would best be directed to La Trobe," the ASIC spokesperson said. "We take our role as responsible stewards of your capital, and the trust you have placed in La Trobe Financial, very seriously. "We wish to stress to investors that your investments with La Trobe Financial remain safe and under our careful stewardship.