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Quality of Advice Review final report - a snapshot
We provide an overview of the recommendations and implications for industry. If fully implemented, the changes would be the most radical overhaul of the financial advice laws since FoFA. ...
Regulating crypto – token mapping consultation paper hints at future licensing regime
The Australian Government published its consultation paper Token Mapping. In this Insight, we provide an overview of the Government's proposed approach and how it will impact regulatory reform in the crypto-asset sector. ...
Allens advises JANA on transition to full management ownership
Under the deal, JANA's management has acquired Insignia's 45 per cent shareholding, having acquired a 55 per cent share of the business from MLC Wealth (subsequently acquired by Insignia Financial) ...
Allens advises Goldwind on Stockyard Hill Wind Farm Sale
It follows the sale in December of 49 per cent of Moorabool Wind Farm to Nebras Power, on which Allens also advised. 'We are delighted to have advised Goldwind on this significant transaction,' sai ...
EVs and excise: constitutional challenge to Victoria's electric vehicle road user charge
A constitutional challenge to the Victorian electric vehicle road user charge has brought into sharp focus the balance of taxing rights as between the states and the Federal Government. The case may have broad-ranging implications for federal and state tax bases. ...
Sovereign wealth funds and capital call facilities – the issues to consider
We set out the legal principles around state immunity and also outline the rules in Australia regarding immunity from jurisdiction and immunity from enforcement as they relate to Sovereign wealth funds and capital call facilities. ...
Allens tops M&A rankings
The firm advised on more than US$64.5 billion in total deal value in 2022, including some of the largest and most complex deals in the market. Highlights included advising: Sydney Airport on its ...
ASIC releases final revised Derivatives Transaction Reporting Rules
The ASIC Rules on Derivatives Trade Reporting are being renewed and revised to be simpler and more consistent with international standards. The final revised rules were made this week and are due to take effect on 21 October 2024. The current rules have been extended until then. ...
Allens advises Goldwind on Moorabool Wind Farm sale
Located in Victoria, the Moorabool Wind Farm will comprise up to 104 wind turbines which can produce up to 312MW - enough to power the equivalent of 228,000 average Victorian homes each year. 'We a ...
2022 ISDA Verified Carbon Credit Transactions Definitions go live
The International Swap and Derivatives Association Inc (ISDA) published the 2022 ISDA Verified Carbon Credits Definitions which provide standard definitions and confirmation templates for spot, forward and option transactions in verified carbon credits (VCCs) under the ISDA Master Agreement. ...