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Significant changes to regulation of US private funds: what Australian sponsors and investors need to know
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new Rules to regulate the private fund industry under the US Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The new Rules are designed to increase transparency and provide additional investor protections. ...
Allens advises KKR on sale of Australian Venue Co. to PAG
AVC is an established food and beverage-led hospitality group that owns and operates a portfolio of more than 210 pubs, bars and event venues across Australia and New Zealand. AVC's management team ...
Allens advises RBA on Central Bank Digital Currency pilot
The use of the pilot CBDC was tested by approved market participants in a diverse set of use cases, with the goal to understand potential business models, use cases and economic benefits, as well a ...
Allens advises Charter Hall on $1.25bn debt capital raise
The strategically important deal sees Charter Hall borrow from 21 financial institutions arranged jointly by HSBC and MUFG Bank Ltd, extending CPIF's average debt maturity while building its profil ...
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. ...
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. ...
Allens advises Bain Capital on $959M proposed acquisition of Estia
The signing of the scheme implementation agreement progresses Bain Capital's five-month pursuit of Estia, having made an initial non-binding and indicative proposal in March. 'We are delighted to ...
Allens named Australia's top project finance legal adviser
The firm advised on 11 transactions with a total value of US$10.2 billion during the period, advising: the syndicate of lenders on Squadron Energy's innovative portfolio debt financing package to ...
Fundraising – making the most of convertible notes
A noticeable fundraising trend in the first half of calendar year 2023 has been ASX-listed entities issuing convertible notes to strategic investors – which has caught the ASX's attention. In this Insight, we explain what potential issuers and investors need to know when issuing convertible notes. ...
Understanding the 2023 Queensland Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap
The Queensland Government has now released a draft Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap (REZ Roadmap) for consultation. The REZ Roadmap is open for consultation until 22 September 2023. In this Insight we provide details on the focus questions and explain how to submit your feedback. ...