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ASIC announces targeted review of aspects of RG 97 and portfolio holdings disclosure rules
ASIC has announced it will commence a targeted review of the information disclosure requirements in Regulatory Guide 97 Disclosing fees and costs in PDSs and periodic statements (RG 97), which are the ...
Rare guidance from the NSW Supreme Court on when a bank can terminate a customer account
Rare guidance from the NSW Supreme Court on when a bank can terminate a customer account ...
Navigating the six key issues affecting data centre investment and operation
Data centre development is capital-intensive, requiring both debt and equity funding. This report explores emerging funding models, investor considerations across real estate and infrastructure, and the growing need for energy generation and grid capacity. ...
New seller disclosure scheme: from 'buyer beware' to transparent transactions
On 1 August 2025 the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) will replace the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld)—a landmark reform that will modernise Queensland's property law and enhance transparency in property ...
Principals face injunction risk if recourse to security is not made before the obligation to return arises
The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of South Australia has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining a principal under a construction contract from making a demand against security, on the ...
ASIC provides relief for licensees under the reportable situations regime
ASIC has provided some additional relief from the 'reportable situations' regime that applies to Australian financial services and credit licensees. The changes apply immediately, and licensees should review and update their internal systems for dealing with incidents and reportable situations to re ...
'Tomorrow starts today?' NSW Supreme Court finds 'deeming clause' for service of notices void under security of payment legislation
Following a recent NSW Supreme Court ruling, principals and contractors are now on notice: the timing of served documents must align with statutory rules, not contractual workarounds. ...
ASIC’s private markets push: what industry should prepare for
ASIC is taking an open and collaborative approach with industry to Australia's private markets, as it seeks to understand the private capital landscape. It has said it is open to all actionable ideas that are within ASIC's 'gift to give' and welcomed the industry feedback it has received to date. ...
Federal court ruling reinforces strict notice requirements under PPAs
In this Insight, we summarise the decision and outline what you need to know to avoid PPA pitfalls and uncommercial outcomes. ...
Financial Review Mining Summit 2025 panel discussion
Australia’s mining industry is navigating a year of enormous political upheaval. A new administration in the White House has brought hefty tariffs on major trading partners, while at home, the G ...