New CDR rules and ASIC notices
From hallandwilcox.com.au: Recent proposed amendments to the Consumer Data Right Rules aim to expand data sharing obligations to non-bank lenders in Australia, raising the … read more
Business Law
Australian M&A enters a new era in 2025
From bdo.com.au: Australia’s merger and acquisition landscape undergoes significant changes in 2025, transitioning from a voluntary review to a mandatory notification regime with stringent … read more
Austrac Suspicious Activity lists – Non-bank Lenders
From sophiegrace.com.au: AUSTRAC has issued fresh lists of suspicious activity indicators specifically for non-bank lenders and financiers to help identify potential money laundering and … read more
Austrac Suspicious Activity lists – Digital Currency
From sophiegrace.com.au: AUSTRAC has issued new sector-specific indicators to identify suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorism financing in digital currency exchanges.
These … read more
New AUSTRAC investigation and examination powers
From www.corrs.com.au: AUSTRAC will implement new investigative and information-gathering powers under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 starting on 7 January … read more
New Privacy Laws: time to review your practices
From avant.org.au: New privacy laws have been enacted in Australia, introducing changes such as compliance notices, revisions to statutory torts, and disclosure requirements for … read more
Enhanced Disclosure of Ownership of Listed Entities
From piperalderman.com.au: On November 14, 2024, Treasury released an exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024, which proposes significant amendments to the … read more
Key Changes to the Franchising Code for 2025
From sladen.com.au: The new Franchising Code of Conduct will take effect on April 1, 2025, introducing significant changes that include requiring franchise agreements to … read more
Boardroom Brief: Week commencing 9 December 2024
From Gilbert + Tobin: This week’s boardroom brief discusses the introduction of new policy specifications by the Treasury, responses to the Modern Slavery Act … read more
AML/CTF is coming for accountants, real estate agents and lawyers.
From www.bwslawyers.com.au: The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 has been passed, expanding Australia’s AML/CTF regime to include services from accountants, lawyers, … read more
Cultivating high-performance boards
From Institute of Company Directors: High-performing boards must engage in continuous self-evaluation to enhance their governance practices and ensure long-term organizational success.
Effective board … read more