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Financial services regulation update (November edition)
Webinar 10 Nov 2023

In this session, we will cover the long-overdue package of reforms to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) is finally out. The changes are extensive and include 345 of the recommendations from the 2015 Whittaker Review. It's mostly good news, but there's a huge amount to think about and do, and now is the time to have your say to get it right. ...

Key trends in UK and Australian financial services regulation: in conversation with Linklaters
Webinar 27 Feb 2023

Covered in this webinar: notable recent enforcement decisions in the UK and likely hot topics for regulatory enforcement going forward; key areas of focus for supervisors at regulators; and the most significant areas of regulatory reform we can expect to see over the coming year. ...

Navigating the six key issues affecting data centre investment and operation
Insight 12 Oct 2025

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. ...

Built to scale: why Australia's data centre opportunity won't wait
Insight 02 Jun 2026

Australia stands at a defining inflection point in the rise of data centres as critical national infrastructure. Backed by deep global capital and a surging domestic pipeline, yet held back not by demand, but by the growing challenge of delivering at scale. ...

Enforcement action against the superannuation sector peaks in 2025
Insight 20 May 2026

This report provides an overview of the key regulatory and governance risks facing superannuation trustees in the year ahead. It outlines areas of heightened enforcement focus, upcoming legislative reforms and emerging obligations under prudential standards. It also highlights practical steps trustees can take to strengthen resilience and meet evolving expectations across governance, risk and member outcomes. ...

2025 regulatory enforcement trends and what they mean for the year ahead
Insight 20 Feb 2026

Australia’s regulatory and enforcement landscape remained active and increasingly assertive in 2025, driven by cost-of-living pressures, rapid digital change and rising expectations around governance and accountability. ...

Preparing for the post-quantum era of security
Insight 27 Jan 2026

David is a Partner in Technology, Media and Telecommunications with significant experience in major technology and outsourcing procurement deals. ...

Federal environmental reform: recasting the EPBC Act
Issues

Australia's national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) is 25 years old and undergoing once-in-a-generation reform. Contributing to the reform process, Allens brings a practical perspective on how these changes are evolving and implications for businesses seeking certainty for their developments. ...

What this means for mortgage brokers and financial advisers
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The response to the Final Report The Government's initial response to support the Recommendations was met with intense dissatisfaction and criticism from the mortgage broking industry. Industry groups argued that banning trail commissions ...

The SEC's focus on continuation vehicles—getting ahead of regulatory scrutiny
Insight 13 Jul 2026

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) is actively examining GP-led continuation vehicle (CV) transactions, with a focus on conflicts of interest, valuation integrity and investor disclos ...

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