Treasury has taken a meaningful step toward addressing long-standing industry concerns that the current performance test discourages trustees from making investments in certain asset classes, includin ...

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 ...

The National Electricity Market wholesale market settings review (the Nelson Review) sits at the centre of the significant changes currently facing Australia's energy system. It proposes a new contrac ...

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 ...

Precious metal streaming agreements are taking centre stage in Australian and global mine financing, especially following KGL Resources’ recent US$300 million gold and silver stream with Wheaton ...

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 ...

The food, beverage and agribusiness sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of shifting market conditions and uncertain global headwinds, with disclosed deal values more than doublin ...

Australia’s utility‑scale battery market has reached an inflection point. Over the past year, big batteries have moved decisively beyond their original role as a transitional firming solution, e ...

Australia's successful transition to a net-zero electricity system depends on the swift and coordinated buildout of the nation's transmission infrastructure. Yet, despite an ever-increasing number of ...

The port sector plays a critical role in Vietnam’s export-driven economy and has consistently attracted international investment. In recent years, foreign investors have increasingly favoured M& ...