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All that glistens isn't Goldsky – key learnings from the ASIC v Goldsky decision
The recent case of ASIC v Goldsky Global Access Fund raises a number of compelling questions (some of which we explore below), and fund managers would do well not to place too much stock in the judgment in support of arguments that a trustee of a wholesale fund may act as trustee with the benefit of ...
Inducements in the corporate superannuation sector – guidance misses the mark
There are considerable problems with some guidance that was published a few months ago on section 68A ('no treating of employers') of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993. Michael Mathieson and Ally Crowther report. ...
ASIC Corporate Governance Taskforce Report
ASIC has released its first report focusing on director and officer oversight of non-financial risk in seven large financial services companies (the First Report). While the report focuses on financial services companies, ASIC points out expressly that all companies, regardless of sector, should read and engage with the findings of this report. ...
Allens advises Santos on strategic natural gas and LNG acquisition
The transaction, once completed, will deliver Santos operatorship and control of the Darwin LNG facility (and associated mid-stream assets), the Bayu-Undan project and the Barossa project. The ...
Allens continues winning streak across banking and finance league tables
For the first nine months of calendar year 2019, Allens topped Debtwire's Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Lead Bank's Legal Counsel by volume and number of deals, as well as the Dealogic Regional Legal ...
Allens advises on innovative $35m facility for gold producer
The facility will provide Ramelius with access to working capital and support for any corporate or asset acquisition it might conduct in the future. There is also scope to increase funding, subject ...
Allens helps get Sydney's light rail back on track
The $2 billion project is for the development of two new light rail lines that run from Sydney's Circular Quay to Randwick and Kingsford. The Allens team, led by Partner Nicholas Adkins and Senior ...
Allens advises Nordzucker AG on A$120 million equity and debt investment
Nordzucker AG is one of Europe's leading sugar producers and Mackay Sugar Limited is Australia's second largest sugar mill owner with three operating raw sugar mills, interests in sugar refining ...
Allens advises on Ravenhall Prison Project refinancing
The Ravenhall Prison Project was designed and built and is being maintained and operated by the GEO Consortium under a public private partnership arrangement involving The GEO Group Australia, ...
No safe harbours for mortgage brokers in latest reforms
Hot on the heels of its Implementation Roadmap, the Federal Government has released draft legislation introducing a best interests duty and banning conflicted remuneration for mortgage brokers. ...