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ASIC puts life companies on notice to improve sales practices
ASIC issued a 'Dear CEO' letter to life companies on 18 August 2025, setting out key observations from a recently completed review of direct sales practices of life companies, although we think t ...
ASIC announces targeted review of aspects of RG 97 and portfolio holdings disclosure rules
ASIC has announced it will commence a targeted review of the information disclosure requirements in Regulatory Guide 97 Disclosing fees and costs in PDSs and periodic statements (RG 97), which are the ...
Allens advises TPG Capital on proposed take-private of Infomedia Limited
Infomedia is a national leader in innovative SaaS, DaaS and AI solutions, empowering global automotive brands to optimise their data and improve customer service. 'We are pleased to support TPG ...
Allens advises PAG on CVC investment in Australian Venue Co.
AVC is Australia's second largest food and beverage-led hospitality group, which owns and operates a portfolio of more than 240 pubs, bars and event venues across Australia and New Zealand. Allens ...
Cyber enforcement in the spotlight again as ASIC pursues Fortnum Private Wealth
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings against AFS licensee Fortnum Private Wealth Limited (Fortnum), alleging it failed to adequately manage cybersecurity risks across its network of authorised ...
Federal environmental reform: recasting the EPBC Act
Australia's national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) is 25 years old and undergoing once-in-a-generation reform. Contributing to the reform process, Allens brings a practical perspective on how these changes are evolving and implications for businesses seeking certainty for their developments. ...
New seller disclosure scheme: from 'buyer beware' to transparent transactions
On 1 August 2025 the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) will replace the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld)—a landmark reform that will modernise Queensland's property law and enhance transparency in property ...
Financial services regulation update (May edition)
Covered in this webinar: CPS 230 implementation issues: many financial services organisations already have well-advanced projects addressing the new requirements, while others are starting work now. The webinar focuses on key implementation issues that entities need to consider as they work through the requirements and share key 'learnings' at this stage and best practice examples. Using AI in financial services: we have seen increasing interest from financial services providers in using AI to gain efficiencies as well as to deliver services to clients in new ways. The webinar looks at at use-cases for generative AI in financial services, and consider key issues from a governance, procurement, and regulatory perspective. ...
Quality of Advice Review – Q&A
Covered in this webinar: Following the release of the Quality of Advice Review Final Report, Allens will explore the recommendations to increase access to high quality, affordable and accessible financial advice for all Australians. ...
Exceptional events in 2020: Force majeure and managing the impact of pandemics and natural disasters on major projects
Webinar: Exceptional events in 2020: Force majeure and managing the impact of pandemics and natural disasters on major projects ...