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The impact of Australia's proposed new merger laws on takeover bid tactics and strategies
In this Insight we delve into some of the practical implications of these new rules for takeovers of listed companies in Australia, particularly those bids which do not raise any competition concerns, and which currently don't require any ACCC approval. ...
Government support for security of payment reform in Victoria
The Victorian Parliament has expressed its support for many significant reforms to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (SOPA). ...
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. ...
Financial services regulation update (September edition)
Covered in this webinar: APRA enforcement update – In July 2024, APRA announced it had agreed to accept an enforceable undertaking from OnePath Custodians, and that OnePath had paid $10.7 million under infringement notices issued by APRA. This webinar takes a look at the case in detail, including some of the key takeaways for superannuation trustees and other APRA-regulated entities. DDO enforcement update – ASIC has successfully prosecuted the first two design and distribution obligations cases. This webinar takes a look at some key findings from those cases, including the court's view on what constitutes 'reasonable steps' for issuers and distributors of financial products and an issuer's obligation to monitor and review data. ...
ASIC extends transitional relief for FFSPs
ASIC has again extended transitional relief for foreign financial services providers (FFSPs) relying on existing relief when providing financial services to Australian wholesale clients. ...
PE Horizons 2024 mid-year update: readying for a wave of exits
So what's keeping PE dealmakers busy? The big focus continues to be on exits as conditions improve and pressure mounts to return capital to investors. Corporate carve-outs are still popular and debt is well and truly back, with private credit now in the spotlight. ...
New SEC private fund disclosure rules rejected by US court
A US appeals court has now thrown out those Rules in their entirety, finding that the SEC exceeded its statutory authority in adopting the Rules in August 2023 (given it was not empowered under either of provisions it relied upon to adopt the Rules). ...
Victorian stamp duty for industrial and commercial properties transitions to annual tax from 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024, under the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Act 2024 (Vic) (the Act), which seeks to implement 'transformational' tax reform for commercial and industrial property, such property will be subject to stamp duty for a final time when it is next sold or otherwise transacted ...
ASIC continues to prioritise compliance with financial hardship obligations
Lenders need to respond effectively to hardship notices. ASIC reviewed ten large home loan lenders to understand how they are supporting customers experiencing financial hardship. ...
ASIC targets superannuation trustees on financial advice fees
On 9 May 2024, ASIC released its report, REP 781 Review of superannuation trustee practices protecting members from harmful advice charges, outlining findings from its review of progress by superannuation trustees in addressing risks of member harm from poor financial advice and inappropriate advice ...