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Significant changes to regulation of US private funds: what Australian sponsors and investors need to know
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new Rules to regulate the private fund industry under the US Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The new Rules are designed to increase transparency and provide additional investor protections. ...
Forge-ing ahead - the treatment of fixtures under the PPSA
Under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), the Court of Appeal have confirmed that 'fixtures' are to be understood in the same way as at general law and the same common law test applies to determining whether goods affixed to land have become fixtures. ...
Allens advises RBA on Central Bank Digital Currency pilot
The use of the pilot CBDC was tested by approved market participants in a diverse set of use cases, with the goal to understand potential business models, use cases and economic benefits, as well a ...
Allens advises Charter Hall on $1.25bn debt capital raise
The strategically important deal sees Charter Hall borrow from 21 financial institutions arranged jointly by HSBC and MUFG Bank Ltd, extending CPIF's average debt maturity while building its profil ...
1972 is calling: repeal of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA)
Just five weeks after its commencement, the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACH Act) has been repealed, and will be replaced with an amended version of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) (1972 Act) – the very legislation it was intended to overhaul. ...
Latest constitutional challenge to notional GST fails
Two recent decisions - Hornsby Shire Council v Commonwealth; and Landcom v Commissioner of Taxation - have rejected constitutional challenges to the notional goods and services tax (GST) voluntarily paid by the Commonwealth, states, local councils and statutory authorities. ...
Setting a new standard: a guide to APRA's operational risk management reforms
Given the tight timeframes proposed, APRA regulated entities should begin to review their operational risk management processes and arrangements against draft CPS 230 – see our practical implementation guide here. ...
Part 1 – Detailed Analysis of CPS 230 and comparison with existing standards
Operational risk has been a headline issue in the superannuation, insurance and banking industries over recent years, so it is no surprise to see APRA sharpening its focus on operational resilience with the release of a new draft prudential standard, CPS 230. In this Insight we provide an overview of CPS 230 and what it will mean for you. ...
Allens named Australia's top project finance legal adviser
The firm advised on 11 transactions with a total value of US$10.2 billion during the period, advising: the syndicate of lenders on Squadron Energy's innovative portfolio debt financing package to ...
Future-proofing the energy transition: strategies for mitigating project disputes
In this Insight, we explore the major trends that we believe will prove the most fertile ground for future projects disputes. ...