Covered in this webinar: emerging trends and key challenges for all parts of the economy in combatting scams; the warning signs of scams and how Australian consumers can protect themselves; and the need for an eco-system approach across all parts of the economy – banks, telecommunication companies, social media platforms and the Government. ...

Key PE trends from 2024 and what these mean for the Australian and global markets in 2025. ...

One of the most significant developments in the loan markets over the past year or so has been the rapid increase in the use of green and sustainable financing products. These include sustainability-linked loans, green loans, social loans ...

Australia's merger regime is set for a major overhaul, with reforms coming into effect for deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026, impacting transaction timelines from mid-2025. These changes will introduce a single mandatory and suspensory administrative process, replacing the current framework. ...

Covered in this webinar:  Further information on topics and speakers will be released in the new year.  ...

Covered in this webinar: The significant reforms to Australia's merger control regime likely coming into effect from 1 January 2026. What will the new regime look like? Which types of deals are likely to be caught? What practical issues should be considered before the new regime comes into effect? APRA's increasing scrutiny of expenditure by superannuation trustees. What are APRA's areas of likely focus for surveillance and enforcement action? What are the expenditure requirements in the new SPS 515? What practical steps can trustees take to prepare? ...

Covered in this webinar: Allens Practice Leader, Funds, Super & Financial Services, Marc Kemp, and Head of Energy, Kate Axup, will be joined by our guest Dr Meghan O'Sullivan, Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Harvard University's Kennedy School. This discussion will focus on: the geopolitical climate, a global snapshot; and how geopolitics are driving shifts in the energy transition, and implications for businesses. ...

Allens has played a pivotal role in this revival, including advising on the Pacific National's inaugural $500 million subordinated debt issuance, and on hybrid issuances by Ampol ($600 million) and ...

The transaction, valued at $156.5 million in cash and $10 million in Minerals 260 shares, marks a pivotal milestone for Minerals 260, giving the miner access to a previously operational gold projec ...