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ASIC v Telstra Super: accountability, but to what degree?
Insight 12 May 2026

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has declared that the Federal Court has held Telstra Super 'accountable' for its 'internal dispute resolution failures', stating that 'finan ...

Curbing lead generation activity
Insight 20 Apr 2026

Following the collapses of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund, Treasury has released a consultation paper on curbing lead generation activity. The proposed reforms will be particula ...

Parliament passes new FFSP AFSL exemptions
Insight 07 Apr 2026

The passage of proposed exemptions for foreign financial service providers (FFSPs) regarding the need to hold an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) means FFSPs relying on the exemptions from ...

Preparing for the post-quantum era of security
Insight 27 Jan 2026

David is a Partner in Technology, Media and Telecommunications with significant experience in major technology and outsourcing procurement deals. ...

Allens advises Bain Capital on acquisition of Perpetual’s wealth management business
News 16 Mar 2026

The transaction represents a significant investment in a leading Australian wealth platform and required the carve-out of a large and highly integrated business from the broader Perpetual group. ...

Spotting and stopping scams – a conversation with Anna Bligh
Webinar 11 Oct 2023

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. ...

Financial services regulation update (May edition)
Webinar 10 May 2024

Covered in this webinar: CPS 230 implementation issues: many financial services organisations already have well-advanced projects addressing the new requirements, while others are starting work now. The webinar focuses on key implementation issues that entities need to consider as they work through the requirements and share key 'learnings' at this stage and best practice examples. Using AI in financial services: we have seen increasing interest from financial services providers in using AI to gain efficiencies as well as to deliver services to clients in new ways. The webinar looks at at use-cases for generative AI in financial services, and consider key issues from a governance, procurement, and regulatory perspective. ...

FFSP AFSL exemptions (re)introduced: is this the end to regulatory limbo for FFSPs?
Insight 05 Mar 2026

Following two dissolutions of Parliament and one pandemic, the Australian Government on 26 November 2025, for a third time, re-introduced the proposed exemptions for foreign financial service provider ...

Financial services regulation update (October edition)
Webinar 20 Oct 2023

Covered in this webinar: a fast transition, in which gas is quickly replaced with other sources of energy; and a softer transition, in which gas is used as a fuel source over the longer term, in conjunction with renewable sources. ...

Enforcement action against the superannuation sector peaks in 2025
Insight 20 May 2026

This report provides an overview of the key regulatory and governance risks facing superannuation trustees in the year ahead. It outlines areas of heightened enforcement focus, upcoming legislative reforms and emerging obligations under prudential standards. It also highlights practical steps trustees can take to strengthen resilience and meet evolving expectations across governance, risk and member outcomes. ...

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