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Government consults on expanding Australian financial services law to digital assets
After a long period of discussion about potential digital asset reform, the Treasury has released draft legislation—the Treasury Laws Amendment (Regulating Digital Asset, and Tokenised Custody, ...
ASIC targets governance in ESG-marketed fund greenwashing case
ASIC has alleged governance failures and misleading conduct against the responsible entity of an ESG-marketed registered managed investment scheme. On 2 October 2025, it commenced civil penalty procee ...
Major NSW planning reform announced
Last week, a draft bill proposing major amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) was tabled in NSW Parliament. While much of the planning reform this year ...
Allens advises Samuel Terry Asset Management on Eildon Capital takeover bid
The current offer follows Samuel Terry Asset Management's acquisition of a majority interest in Eildon by way of an off-market takeover bid in 2023, on which Allens also advised. 'We are delighted ...
ASIC and APRA announce strategic priorities for 2025-26
Each year, ASIC and APRA release their Corporate Plans, which identify the regulators' strategic priorities and projects. They provide an insight into where ASIC and APRA will direct their resources a ...
Allens advises TPG Capital on proposed take-private of Infomedia Limited
Infomedia is a national leader in innovative SaaS, DaaS and AI solutions, empowering global automotive brands to optimise their data and improve customer service. 'We are pleased to support TPG ...
ASIC puts life companies on notice to improve sales practices
ASIC issued a 'Dear CEO' letter to life companies on 18 August 2025, setting out key observations from a recently completed review of direct sales practices of life companies, although we think t ...
ASIC announces targeted review of aspects of RG 97 and portfolio holdings disclosure rules
ASIC has announced it will commence a targeted review of the information disclosure requirements in Regulatory Guide 97 Disclosing fees and costs in PDSs and periodic statements (RG 97), which are the ...
Allens advises PAG on CVC investment in Australian Venue Co.
AVC is Australia's second largest food and beverage-led hospitality group, which owns and operates a portfolio of more than 240 pubs, bars and event venues across Australia and New Zealand. Allens ...
Cyber enforcement in the spotlight again as ASIC pursues Fortnum Private Wealth
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings against AFS licensee Fortnum Private Wealth Limited (Fortnum), alleging it failed to adequately manage cybersecurity risks across its network of authorised ...