Llon is a partner who specialises in retail financial services advising clients on regulation, product design and simplification, payment systems and AML/CTF matters. He enjoys helping clients simplify complexity and stay ahead in a fast-evolving regulatory environment. ...

2021 saw record levels of equity investment into Australian startups and scaleups. The abundance of equity capital being raised by Australian startups and scaleups from a diverse range of investors means that we frequently encounter proprietary companies with significant numbers of shareholders on their registers. ...

The use of technology to improve or create efficiencies in the delivery of healthcare services, and to progress precision/preventative models is continuing to drive investment in Healthtech. Here are our 'top 5' tips for investing in Healthtech. ...

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. ...

Climate change is a global issue that affects our people, clients and communities. We willingly accept our responsibility to contribute to the global challenge of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. ...

Better governance for all: it's not just lessons for the banks A rapidly shifting focus to non-financial risk An oncoming storm in an already high-risk environment 'Detected, denounced and justly punished' - misconduct now squarely in the ...

Are there implications over a year on? Yes. The broader lessons on culture are becoming clearer, and we have seen an increasing trend towards its regulatory supervision, particularly with APRA regulated entities. In February 2019, the 4th ...

Preparing your business to respond Although dealing with regulators will never be an exact science, there are steps you can take now to navigate this new regulatory enforcement landscape. We have been assisting clients with: preparing a ...

A snapshot of key market risks cutting across sectors and the practical steps businesses should be taking now. Explore key considerations and immediate actions to strengthen resilience. A snapshot of key considerations emerging by sector ...

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 ...