Covered in this webinar: APRA enforcement update – In July 2024, APRA announced it had agreed to accept an enforceable undertaking from OnePath Custodians, and that OnePath had paid $10.7 million under infringement notices issued by APRA. This webinar takes a look at the case in detail, including some of the key takeaways for superannuation trustees and other APRA-regulated entities. DDO enforcement update – ASIC has successfully prosecuted the first two design and distribution obligations cases. This webinar takes a look at some key findings from those cases, including the court's view on what constitutes 'reasonable steps' for issuers and distributors of financial products and an issuer's obligation to monitor and review data. ...

Class action filings rebounded in 2023, making it the second biggest year for filings of all time. While consumer claims continue to dominate, claims from shareholders and employees remain significant areas of risk. ...

Our inclusion and diversity strategy focuses on driving inclusive behaviours, building commitment and implementing the right structures across a range to ensure all our people are able to be their best selves and do their best work. Here are some of the ways we're fostering inclusion and diversity. ...

Senior Associate Zainab Mahmood spent ten weeks on Yolŋu Country supporting Gumatj Corporation. Zainab became Allens' 50th Jawun secondee, representing a significant milestone in the firm's enduring partnership with Jawun. When I was ...

Justice Action is an independent organisation that strives to give a voice to people who have been marginalised or excluded from the community. Its 'Just Us' newsletter gives people in prison and mental health systems in Australia and New ...

The world is changing. As we navigate our way through, we understand there is an increasing demand for flexibility and choice in the workforce. That's why we developed Allens Adapt – offering short or fixed-term contracts at blue-chip clients across the country or internally here with us.   ...

Geoff, a partner specialising in superannuation, funds management and financial services law (which has been a hot spot for client demand in recent years), has been a supporter of the Adapt program since its early days, and regularly refers lawyers in his network to the program. ...

Stepping out of a full-time role to try contract work can often feel daunting, but for Mary Jane it felt right. ...

Private capital investors are accessing broader opportunities across a range of sectors, demonstrating an ability to spot trends ahead of the market. ...

Are there implications over a year on? Yes. The broader lessons on culture are becoming clearer, and we have seen an increasing trend towards its regulatory supervision, particularly with APRA regulated entities. In February 2019, the 4th ...