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More than just window shopping: unboxing recent M&A activity in the Australian retail sector
From 'just browsing' to buying In this Insight, we look at recent M&A trends in the consumer and retail sector, which has not escaped the challenging economic environment. We also highlight some key legal considerations for targets and investors looking at consumer and retail M&A transactions. ...
ASIC publishes second report with insights from the Reportable Situations Regime
ASIC has published its second report recording high-level insights and trends observed in breach reports received from AFS and credit licensees between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023 under the Reportable Situations Regime. ...
Vietnam cross-border lending guide
Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors. Both Vietnamese and foreign-invested enterprises constantly require debt capital from overseas lenders to establish and grow their businesses. Further, the demand for cross-border financing has also been boosted by a growing nu ...
Agriculture, food and beverage sector - M&A and governance update
Despite a more cautious market in 2023, M&A in the agricultural, food and beverage sector has proven resilient. In this Insight, we delve into some ongoing trends shaping it, as well as giving a quick snapshot of Australia's proposed mandatory climate disclosure regime. ...
Constitutional cloud cast by High Court over state taxes affecting goods: Vanderstock and the future of federal-state taxation powers
In its recent decision of Vanderstock v Victoria, the High Court has ruled by a 4:3 majority that the Victorian electric vehicle road user charge is unconstitutional. ...
Breach reporting update: reducing the regulatory burden on licensees
ASIC has made some helpful amendments (the Instrument) to AFS and credit licensees’ obligations regarding certain breach reporting under the reportable situations regime (the Regime). These upda ...
Clarifying aspects of the Thin Capitalisation Rules and Debt Deduction Creation Rules
In this Insight, we provide clarity to tax managers, CFOs and commercial managers seeking to evaluate the cost/benefits of undertaking a transaction, particularly with a related party. ...
Big changes incoming: consultation opens on amendments to the PPSA
The Federal Government has invited public consultation on its proposed changes to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth). The changes are extensive, and will implement most of the 394 recommendations from the 2015 Whittaker Review. ...
Spotting and stopping scams – a conversation with Anna Bligh
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. ...
Guidance on funding disclosure for private capital bids
In this Insight, we look at a recent decision from the Takeovers Panel that has helped to clarify how funding certainty and disclosure apply to private capital bidders. We also address some of the other issues for private capital investors to consider in their funding arrangements. ...