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Six questions boards should be asking about human rights
As a key part of the ‘S’ in ESG, business human rights impacts are increasingly recognised as material to corporate performance, reputation and compliance, and the topic is on board agenda ...
Credit fund NAVigation: key features for sponsors and financiers
In recent years, the maturing fund finance market in Australia has seen an increase in net asset value (NAV) facilities to supplement the popular subscription financings. As funds mature and investor ...
Allens advises IREN on US$1b convertible senior notes offering
IREN, an Australian incorporated and NASDAQ-listed corporation, is a leading owner and operator of next-generation data centres powered by 100% renewable energy. Its data centres across the US and ...
The rise of stablecoins—Australian regulatory developments and their global context
Major progress is being made in modernising Australia's digital asset regulatory framework. ASIC Corporations (Stablecoin Distribution Exemption) Instrument 2025/631 grants class relief for intermedia ...
The ASX Listing Rules up for review but still fit for purpose: the case for retaining the existing policy settings on reverse takeovers
Merger transactions without a vote of the shareholders of each merger party are back in the headlines as a second deal sparks fresh tension and mounting calls from the Australian investment community ...
ASIC’s responsible lending case against Money3 stalls on most issues
In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Australia concluded that Money3 Loans Pty Ltd (Money3) contravened its responsible lending obligations on a small number of car loans by failing to make reas ...
ASIC targets governance in ESG-marketed fund greenwashing case
ASIC has alleged governance failures and misleading conduct against the responsible entity of an ESG-marketed registered managed investment scheme. On 2 October 2025, it commenced civil penalty procee ...
The future is written: the implications of Australia's 2035 emissions target
Australia’s newly announced 2035 emissions reduction target, set at 62–70% below 2005 levels, marks a defining moment in the nation’s climate policy evolution. Backed by the release ...
Recent developments in employment law
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk. ...
Major NSW planning reform announced
Last week, a draft bill proposing major amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) was tabled in NSW Parliament. While much of the planning reform this year ...