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Digital Platforms Inquiry Final Report released; Takeovers Panel considers board discretions and process deed disclosure requirements; and other corporate law developments
ASIC continues to focus on conduct issues and commences new litigation against big banks; ASX reminds the market about issues around cryptocurrencies; FIRB releases a new Foreign Investment ...
First ACCC merger authorisation – how does it affect you?
The new merger authorisation process has been used for the first time since it was introduced following the Harper Reforms in November 2017. We report on the AP Eagers decision and its likely impac ...
Revised Banking Code of Practice, innovation at the ASX and other corporate law developments
ASIC continues its focus on strengthening corporate regulations; ASX embraces innovation and tech-based solutions; FIRB application fees have increased from 1 July 2019; delays to the release of th ...
Jump Swim in deep water over alleged misleading conduct; new guidelines offer tips for avoiding gun jumping; and ACCC bleats at goat cheese RPM notification.
The ACCC alleges that Jump Swim's promotional material contained false or misleading representations that prospective Jump Swim School franchisees would have an operational swim school within 12 months of signing a franchise agreement ...
ASIC seeks to restrict stub equity, ACCC's Acacia Ridge rejection overturned and other developments
ASIC seeks to restrict stub equity in control transactions; ASX reiterates its position on naming counterparties when announcing material transactions; ACCC's Acacia Ridge rejection overturned by ...
What's next for impact investing in Australia?
The Australian impact investing market has grown considerably in recent years. This growth has largely been attributed to a surge of impact investments that focus on environmental, rather than ...
ASIC steps up its attack on the use of stub equity in control transactions
ASIC has issued its promised consultation paper on the use of stub equity in control transactions, which will, if adopted, have the potential to make the use of stub equity as an alternative form o ...
ASIC's 'why not litigate?' stance, ASX's Corporate Governance Roadshow and other developments
ASIC ramps up enforcement under its 'why not litigate?' stance; ASX announces its Corporate Governance Roadshow; the ACCC blocks the proposed Vodafone/TPG merger; and an increased focus on complian ...
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement, draft CDR rules and other developments
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement is signed; the ACCC publishes its draft CDR draft; the Federal Court dismisses an application for judicial review of the Takeover Panel's decision regarding ...
ASIC continues clamp down on shareholder intention statements
Bidders and targets must exercise caution in securing shareholder support over more than 20 per cent of target shares for bids and schemes, as ASIC continues its clamp down on shareholder intention ...