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Mind your followers' social media manners
In a recent decision, the NSW Supreme Court, found that a company can be considered a publisher of allegedly defamatory comments posted by members of the public on its Facebook page. ...
Cartel Confessions: the latest Cartel Immunity Policy commences
ACCC's new Cartel Immunity and Corporation Policy which came into effect on 1 October 2019, now excludes concerted practices and requires a higher level of cooperation from parties seeking to obtain cartel immunity. ...
Leadership change in Papua New Guinea
This insight examins James Marape's ascension to the Prime Ministership of Papua New Guinea, his new-look cabinet and some of the more recent ministerial comments regarding both region-specific projects and the resources industry more generally. ...
Peer-to-peer lending in Vietnam
Peer-to-peer lending continues gain traction in Vietnam which continues to become a golden ground for fintech investors ...
APRA consults on Hayne recommendation concerning end-to-end product responsibility – the right tool for the job?
APRA has announced a consultation on a proposal to create a new 'end-to-end product' responsibility within the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR). ...
Allens advises KKR on acquisition of certain Campbell international operations including Arnott's
As part of the transaction, KKR will acquire Arnott’s (the iconic Australian biscuit brand and a major driver of Campbell International’s sales), Campbell’s simple meals and snacking brands in ...
Allens advises on Queensland's Cross River Rail
The Pulse consortium, comprised of CIMIC Group companies, Pacific Partnerships, CPB Contractors, and UGL with international partners DIF, BAM, and Ghella Investments & Partnerships, were confirmed ...
Thriving in an era of scrutiny: Culture and conduct
Legal and compliance leaders should act now to combat serious and increasing legal and reputational risk ...
Hayne report – first impressions
Commissioner Hayne's recommendations may initially seem somewhat modest – they do not undo vertical integration, impose limits on executive remuneration or ban bonuses and they do not recommend that directors prefer the interests of their customers. But, while it is true that the recommendations are not radical, there is much in the report that will mean some real changes for financial services companies, their Boards and their executives, as well as for their regulators and advisers. ...
Round 3: Lending Practices to Small and Medium Enterprises
Throughout the Royal Commission, Commissioner Hayne grappled with the difficulties of striking an appropriate balance between ensuring that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have access to credit, and imposing standards on the provision of that credit to protect SME borrowers and third-party guara ...