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PPS deregulation measures to take effect
From 1 October 2015 short-term leases of serial numbered goods will no longer be deemed security interests under the PPSA Businesses should review their current PPS policies and where appropriate implement changes to processes as Partner Karla Fraser and Lawyer Katharine Ward explain ...
Allens advises LGT Crestone on acquisition of Commonwealth Private Advice
The business includes 19 investment advisers, approximately 500 clients and more than $5 billion in client assets. As part of the agreement, LGT Crestone will also integrate approximately 40 ...
PPS deregulation measures one step closer
A long-awaited change designed to reduce the compliance burden for security interests arising from short-term leases of serial numbered goods is one step closer to becoming law Partner Karla Fraser and Law Graduate Katharine Ward report ...
Personal Property Security regime commences in PNG
The commencement of the personal Property Security regime means an important changes to the companies transact business's report in Papua New Guinea. ...
APRA increasing scrutiny of expenditure by superannuation trustees
In this Insight, we highlight what APRA plans to do over the coming 12 months through surveillance and enforcement action and areas of its likely focus, and then set out practical steps trustees can take now to prepare for increased scrutiny and possible enforcement action from APRA. ...
Efficiently, honestly and fairly - overarching and fundamental obligations?
In his recent Interim Report into Misconduct in the Banking Superannuation and Financial Services Industry Commissioner Hayne makes a lot of the duties of an Australian financial services licensee and an Australian credit licensee to provide financial services or credit activities as the case may be ...
Evolving litigation landscape: recent ESG disputes trends
In this Insight, we spotlight emerging trends, reflect on potential implications for future ESG-related disputes and provide practical guidance on both managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating the risk of litigation. ...
New guidance for continuation fund transactions
The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) has released guidance on continuation funds. In this Insight, we discuss the key (and in some respects, novel) takeaways relevant to private equity sponsors and Limited Partner (LP) investments teams. ...
Protecting Your Superannuation Package - what you need to do, and when
Recently passed legislation part of a package of reforms designed to protect Australians superannuation savings from undue erosion by fees and insurance premiums introduces a series of important changes that will create challenging implementation timeframes for funds and administrators ...
What does 1 July 2014 mean under FoFA?
For most people working in the financial services industry it would be unwise to let 1 July come and go without asking what will change In 2014 as in 2012 and 2013 1 July is a very significant date under FoFA the Future of Financial Advice ...