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Federal Budget 2023–24: five key takeaways for general counsel
Here is our take on the essential issues for General Counsel arising from the Federal Budget (Budget) 2023-24. ...
ASIC ramps up greenwashing-related regulatory interventions, targeting managed funds and ASX listed entities
ASIC's latest report, ASIC's recent greenwashing interventions (the Report), outlines its recent surveillance activities and regulatory interventions to tackle misleading marketing and greenwashing. ...
Changes to the tax treatment of 'exploration': the journey continues
In the 2023 Federal Budget, the Government announced that legislation would be enacted to apply the narrow meaning of 'exploration' for PRRT purposes. This will be retrospective legislation as it will apply the narrow meaning of exploration for PRRT purposes with effect from 21 August 2013. ...
Allens advises Fortuna Silver Mines on acquisition of Chesser Resources
'We are pleased to have supported Fortuna with this acquisition. It reflects a continued trend of consolidation in the mining sector and specifically in precious metals,' said lead Allens partner ...
Allens acts for Livent Corporation on all-stock merger of equals with Allkem to form AU$15.7bn leading global integrated lithium chemicals producer
Announced on 10 May, the all-stock merger of equals is the latest in a succession of large M&A transactions to secure supply of lithium and other critical minerals. Allens has also recently advised ...
Design and distribution obligations for investment products – ASIC's latest expectations
ASIC has released Report 762 (the Report) following its recent review into how investment product issuers are complying with the Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) regime. The report summarises ASIC's findings and highlights areas for improvement. ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on critical minerals acquisition in NSW
The investment is Rio Tinto's first in scandium in Australia, a critical mineral considered essential to low-carbon transition thanks to its ability to strengthen and improve the mechanical ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on Peruvian copper project
Under the proposed transaction, which is expected to complete in the third quarter of this year, First Quantum will acquire a 55 per cent stake in the La Granja project for US$105 million. It will ...
Kate Towey appointed to Takeovers Panel
Announced by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, The Hon Stephen Jones MP, Kate's appointment will see her take a three-year term on the panel, commencing 2 April 2023. 'Our ...
Breach reporting
In this Insight, we provide an overview of the Regulatory Guidance 78: Breach reporting by AFS licensees and credit licensees (RG 78) updates, and discuss some of the issues ASIC has left on the table for round two. ...