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Annual members' meetings for superannuation funds – physical, electronic hybrid or virtual?
In May, the Federal Treasurer used emergency powers to temporarily modify the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to facilitate the holding of public company shareholder meetings virtually, without any attendees required to be physically present. We take a look at the SIS Act requirements, ASIC statements, and the implications for holding members' meeting in the current environment. ...
Exits: making warranty and indemnity insurance work for your sale process
Warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I insurance) is now a near staple in sale processes run by sellers seeking a clean exit from an investment, especially in the private capital context. However, ...
Design Act reforms expected to deliver greater protections
IP Australia has published the outcomes of its 2023 consultation, which sought stakeholder feedback on a series of significant proposed changes to the Designs Act 2003 (Cth). These included provisions for virtual, partial and incremental designs, which it plans to pursue. ...
Critical minerals outlook: M&A to ramp up in 2025
2024 was a turbulent year for dealmakers, project developers and investors in critical minerals. Immature markets and declining prices driven by the ramp-up of new supply outpacing demand growth impacted both financing availability and dealmaking activity. ...
Opportunities for private capital to increase renewables investment, despite the transmission logjam
Amid fears that Australia's ambitious grid buildout is falling behind schedule, how are investors continuing to deploy capital in renewables projects? ...
Consultation period has closed for draft FAR Bill
On 13 August 2021, consultation closed on the various documents issued by Treasury in relation to the much anticipated Financial Accountability Regime (FAR). ...
IP Australia announces changes to fees
IP Australia has announced sweeping changes to the amount and timing of official fees for patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeders' rights, as well as changes to fees and recoverable costs for oppositions. The changes will come into effect 1 October 2024. ...
Nucleus corporate law developments: rapid legal and regulatory responses to COVID-19 continue; ASX updates temporary COVID-19 class waivers and issues guidance on cancelling dividends; ACCC develops code of conduct for digital platforms and media companies; interim Home Loan Pricing Inquiry report released; and other corporate law developments
Rapid legal and regulatory responses to COVID-19 continue; ASIC shifts regulatory and enforcement focus; ASX updates temporary COVID-19 class waivers and issues guidance on cancelling dividends; FIRB releases new compliance-related guidance notes; ACCC develops code of conduct for digital platforms and media companies and releases interim Home Loan Pricing Inquiry report; and temporary amendments made to Fair Work Act and modern awards. ...
Allocating FIRB completion risk in public M&A deals
One of the issues a target board will need to consider when assessing a takeover by a foreign bidder is the mitigation of FIRB completion risk in the transaction, and the appropriate allocation of any residual risk between the bidder and the target. This is particularly an issue where the target's business includes critical infrastructure or raises national security issues. ...
ASIC v CBA: s912A does not require perfection
In this Insight, we examine the court's interpretation of the s912A obligation and provide guidance on mitigating misleading and deceptive conduct risk for AFS licenses. ...