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APRA increasing scrutiny of expenditure by superannuation trustees
In this Insight, we highlight what APRA plans to do over the coming 12 months through surveillance and enforcement action and areas of its likely focus, and then set out practical steps trustees can take now to prepare for increased scrutiny and possible enforcement action from APRA. ...
National Transfer Pricing Conference: Intragroup financing — More than just whether the price is right
Toby Knight, Anna Sartori and Gidon Waller have published a paper examining the application of transfer pricing, the debt deduction creation rules (DDCR), the new thin capitalisation rules and the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) to intragroup financing arrangements. ...
Allens advises Global Switch on $2.12b sale of Australian data centre operations
HMC has agreed to acquire 100% of Global Switch Australia Holdings (GSA) as part of its broader strategy to establish a global digital infrastructure platform. GSA's two adjoining data centres in ...
ICMM's 2024 update: a new benchmark for Indigenous rights in mining
The ICMM has updated its Indigenous Peoples and Mining Position Statement, through which ICMM members have affirmed their commitment to respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and recognising their importance as partners in the development of mining projects on their lands and territories. ...
The impact of Australia's proposed new merger laws on takeover bid tactics and strategies
In this Insight we delve into some of the practical implications of these new rules for takeovers of listed companies in Australia, particularly those bids which do not raise any competition concerns, and which currently don't require any ACCC approval. ...
Unpacking the NSW Critical Minerals Strategy: royalty deferrals and a positive vision
On 18 October 2024, the New South Wales Government released its Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy 2024–35 (the Strategy), the centrepiece announcement under which is a $250 million ...
Booking.com not so generic.com in the US?
The US Supreme Court held that Booking.com is not a generic term and can be registered as a trade mark, presenting an opportunity for online businesses trading in the US under 'generic.com' domain names to seek trade mark registration. ...
PPS deregulation measures to take effect
From 1 October 2015 short-term leases of serial numbered goods will no longer be deemed security interests under the PPSA Businesses should review their current PPS policies and where appropriate implement changes to processes as Partner Karla Fraser and Lawyer Katharine Ward explain ...
Allens advises on solar-gas project to power Pilbara mines
NAIF's loan will help fund the construction of electrical infrastructure at Fortescue Metals Group Ltd's ( Fortescue ) Chichester Hub iron ore mines, including a 60 megawatt solar panel plant and a ...
Design Act reforms expected to deliver greater protections
IP Australia has published the outcomes of its 2023 consultation, which sought stakeholder feedback on a series of significant proposed changes to the Designs Act 2003 (Cth). These included provisions for virtual, partial and incremental designs, which it plans to pursue. ...