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Major changes proposed to financial advice regime
Treasury has released a further consultation paper as part of the Quality of Advice Review, seeking feedback on interim proposals for changes to the regulatory regime governing financial advice. ...
Are data breaches a money laundering and terrorism financing risk?
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has published new guidance recommending that reporting entities assess the potential impact of data breaches on the money laundering and terrorism financing risks they face. In this Insight, we explain the new guidance and what it means. ...
Optus decision highlights challenges for privilege claims over investigation reports
Optus decision highlights challenges for privilege claims over investigation reports. ...
1972 is calling: repeal of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA)
Just five weeks after its commencement, the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACH Act) has been repealed, and will be replaced with an amended version of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) (1972 Act) – the very legislation it was intended to overhaul. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
Settlement stage common fund orders receive the green light
Common fund orders are back following a unanimous decision of the Full Federal Court that they are permissible when sought at the settlement stage of a class action. ...
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. ...
Allens advises GPT Group on the expansion of its funds management platform to a portfolio of Australian and NZ student accommodation assets
'This marks a significant expansion of GPT's funds management platform and we congratulate GPT on the successful addition of the Australian and NZ student accommodation portfolio to its platform,' ...