Australia: Securities

ASIC’s Transaction Reporting Rules (ASIC Rules) do not impose any obligation for matching or pairing trade reports between counterparties. Neither the ASIC Rules nor Regulatory Guide 251 (RG 251), require that the data...

A Queensland Supreme Court ruling reveals a critical gap in PPSA security arrangements: even first-ranking security over 'after-acquired property' may not capture future property or expectancies. The decision in Kirk v Moreton Resources Limited demonstrates how relying exclusively on statutory definitions can leave secured creditors vulnerable when competing against assignments of future benefits, particularly in insolvency scenarios.

Malaysia is among the countries advancing adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.

On 28 March 2025, the Australian Government (the Government) published its draft Determination providing the beginnings of detail about the acquisitions that are the subject of mandatory notification, some of the exceptions to notifications, the position regarding supermarket acquisitions and the draft notification forms.

The lesson for owners of personal property is to always consider registering before leaving your property with others.

Article provides small businesses with a practical insight into what these changes mean.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its enforcement and compliance priorities for 2024-2025 (2024-5 Priorities).

Despite provisions aimed at preventing fraudulent conduct, recent cases demonstrate the necessity for reform of this regime.

On 28 March 2024, the Federal Court handed down its verdict on the greenwashing civil penalty action brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).