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Setting a new standard: a guide to APRA's operational risk management reforms
Given the tight timeframes proposed, APRA regulated entities should begin to review their operational risk management processes and arrangements against draft CPS 230 – see our practical implementation guide here. ...
Part 1 – Detailed Analysis of CPS 230 and comparison with existing standards
Operational risk has been a headline issue in the superannuation, insurance and banking industries over recent years, so it is no surprise to see APRA sharpening its focus on operational resilience with the release of a new draft prudential standard, CPS 230. In this Insight we provide an overview of CPS 230 and what it will mean for you. ...
End in sight for FFSP transitional arrangements
In exciting news for foreign financial service providers (FFSPs), the Australian Government has announced new proposals to reform the foreign financial services licensing regime following a lengthy period of uncertainty and ongoing transitional arrangements. ...
Allens advises ZIMMERMANN on sale of majority shareholding to Advent International
Under the terms of the acquisition, Advent will acquire a majority shareholding in ZIMMERMANN from Style Capital, who together with the Zimmermann family, will retain a significant minority ...
ASIC spotlight on compliance with client money rules in superannuation
ASIC has recommended all superannuation trustees should review their compliance with s1017E of the Corporations Act after a thematic review found widespread 'deficiencies'. ...
Number of class action filings on track to significantly outstrip 2022
The increase in filings has been fuelled by the first significant wave of cyber class actions following several high-profile data breach incidents, as well as a rise in competing class actions. 'Th ...
Class action risk: interim update
Class action filings in 2023 are on pace to significantly outstrip the number of claims filed last year, reverting to the trend of elevated filings seen over recent record setting years. ...
Allens acts for Veolia on GCR Awards 2022 Merger Control Matter of the Year
'We are pleased to have acted for Veolia in such a significant acquisition and it was a pleasure to work with Chief Legal Officer, Jane Sandilands, the team at Veolia Australia and also with Veolia ...
Allens helps Blackmores embed ESG with new sustainability-linked loans
Under the new sustainability-linked loan platform, Blackmores will be incentivised to achieve ambitious emissions reductions targets (including scope one, scope two and measured scope three ...
Allens advises Meridian Energy Limited on $740m sale
Meridian is New Zealand's largest electricity generator and is dual listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the New Zealand Exchange. 'We are pleased to have advised Meridian on the sale o ...