From asic.gov.au: ASIC is allowing the ASIC Corporations (Business Introduction Services) Instrument 2022/805 to expire on 1 April 2025, as there has been minimal reliance on it to raise funds for registered managed investment schemes.… read more
From russellkennedy.com.au: The ACCC Merger Reform introduces a new merger control regime effective from 2026, with draft guidelines focusing on data-driven analysis and assessments of market power, competition, and public benefits.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: The ACCC has issued draft guidelines for merger assessments, signalling a shift towards a more rigorous examination of competition concerns and a focus on market power.… read more
From www.asbfeo.gov.au: The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has responded positively to the ACCC’s Supermarket Inquiry report, which highlights the challenges small business suppliers face due to market concentration, particularly with major supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles dominating the grocery sector.… read more
From www.bartier.com.au: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s report highlights the dominance of Coles and Woolworths in the grocery sector, revealing their combined market share of 67% and an increase in profit margins despite rising grocery prices.… read more
From mccabes.com.au: The ACCC released draft guidelines on March 20, 2025, for assessing mergers under a new legislative regime effective January 1, 2026, following reforms to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: The ACCC has released draft merger assessment guidelines for a new merger regime, effective January 1, 2026, requiring parties to notify the ACCC before completing transactions that meet specified thresholds.… read more
From bdo.com.au: New legislation introduces revisions to thin capitalisation rules and mandates that debt amounts align with arms-length standards under transfer pricing principles.
This change requires taxpayers to evaluate their cross-border related-party debt, anticipate guidance from the ATO on practical compliance, and prepare necessary documentation to affirm arms-length debt amounts.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: The new mandatory merger control regime in Australia introduces a “gun jumping” prohibition, requiring parties to avoid any actions that may implement a merger before receiving clearance from the ACCC.… read more
From jws.com.au: The autumn 2025 edition of the Above Board quarterly update discusses significant developments in corporate governance in Australia, including the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s decision to cease work on a new edition of its Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations and continue reporting under the fourth edition.… read more
From ministers.treasury.gov.au: The Government will amend income tax laws to ensure legitimate investors, particularly foreign pension funds, can continue accessing concessional withholding tax rates through managed investment trusts MITs while preventing misuse.… read more
From jws.com.au: North American small and mid-cap companies are increasingly turning to the ASX for growth opportunities due to its accessible capital, streamlined listing process, and strong governance standards.… read more
From theconversation.com: Benevolent CEOs, characterised by their charitable nature and leadership roles in non-profits, tend to promote greater tax transparency and accurate reporting within their companies.… read more
From piperalderman.com.au: ASX has updated its guidance on continuous disclosure obligations, expanding the circumstances where companies can describe rather than name a counterparty or customer in their announcements.… read more
From www.ibtimes.co.uk: MrBeast, known for his YouTube fame, has found his most profitable venture in selling chocolate through his brand, Feastables, which generated approximately £193.88 million ($250 million) in sales last year.… read more