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Another 12 Months Extension For FFSP AFSL Exemptions

On 5 December 2025, ASIC announced another 12 months extension to the transitional arrangements for the current FFSP AFSL exemptions (the passporting exemptions and limited connection exemption)...

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Funds Update - 5 December 2025

On 3 December 2025, ASIC released an updated Regulatory Guide 168, Product Disclosure Statements: Disclosure and other obligations (RG 168).

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Recent Regulatory And Market Developments In The US That May Affect The Australian RMBS Market

Regulatory and market developments in the US residential mortgage-backed securities space often make their way into the Australian market

Australia Finance

MB

Mayer Brown

Some Stories Of Genies, Fable And Funk: Regulatory Challenges To Using AI In The Financial Advice Arena

The prevalence of AI in all areas of commercial, as well as personal, usage is undeniable. And that prevalence is only going to increase.

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

A Divorce, A Debt And A Duty: Shao v Crown Global Capital Pty Ltd

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Private Credit In Australia: Growth, Opportunity, And What's Next For PE Sponsors

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fourth Time Lucky? The Fourth FFSP AFSL Bill Is Introduced To Parliament

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ASIC's review of Offshore Service Providers for Australian Financial Services Licensees

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Further Relief For Licensees Under The Reportable Situations Regime

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

The geoeconomic era: investing in a world defined by strategy and security

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Global Bank Review 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

INFO 225 Is Finally Here!

Australia Technology

KG

K&L Gates LLP

ASIC's REP 820: Raising The Bar For Australia's Private Credit Market

Australia Finance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

"My Financial Adviser should have spotted the scam, so they're liable for my losses". Which case won?

Australia Litigation

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Stacks Law Firm

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Insights Into Property And Debt Market

Australia Real Estate

CP

Cathro & Partners

Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – What Is Happening With Division 296 Tax? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Can an employer refuse your resignation?

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 3, Part 1 - Director's Duties

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Update: No Update On AFSL Reforms For Foreign Financial Service Providers

The lapsed Bill was not a perfect solution to this problem, but it was at least better than the current vacuum. Hopefully our next update on this topic will have some positive news.

Australia Finance

PA

Piper Alderman

When Caution Becomes Commitment: Lessons From The Mayne Pharma MAC Decision

The ruling provides guidance on the threshold for establishing a MAC.

Australia Finance

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs)

A Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) is an instrument that closely follows the financial settlement terms of a Contract for Difference (CFD).

Worldwide Finance

TRAction

How do the end of year holidays affect your trade reporting?

Learn more about how public or bank holidays may affect your reporting requirements.

Worldwide Finance

TRAction

Funds Update - 7 November 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Services Agreements in financial services. What are the essentials?

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

Easy guide to Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs)

Worldwide Finance

TRAction

Private Debt Surges Past $224 Billion, Marking A New Era Of Financial Momentum In Australia

Australia Finance

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Australian Private Debt Market Review 2025

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

LEI Status Requirements – Which May Lapse, And Which Require Renewal?

Worldwide Finance

TRAction

Shareholder Disapproval: ASX Proposes Shareholder Approval Requirements For Mergers And Takeovers

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

The Roses Have Wilted And Only A Few Less Thorns—Australia's Finalised Third Party Debt Test Guidance

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

No Conflict Rule: A Reminder For AFSL Holders

Australia Finance

K

Kennedys

Funds Update - 24 October 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Shareholder Disapproval: ASX Proposes Shareholder Approval Requirements For Mergers And Takeovers

There has been recent controversy where ASX-listed bidders have used highly dilutive share issues to acquire a target, bypassing 15% capacity constraints and without bidder shareholder approval.

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

The Roses Have Wilted And Only A Few Less Thorns—Australia's Finalised Third Party Debt Test Guidance

On 1 October 2025, the Commissioner of Taxation (Commissioner) updated his draft guidance (Draft Guidance) on the third party debt test (TDPT) by publishing...

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

No Conflict Rule: A Reminder For AFSL Holders

AFSL holders owe fiduciary duty to avoid conflicts may operate in addition to the statutory obligation.

Australia Finance

K

Kennedys

Funds Update - 24 October 2025

Earlier this week, ASIC announced that it had issued PDS stop orders in relation to the PDSs for two classes of units of a registered...

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Professions And Financial Lines Brief - Latest Decisions October 2025

Australia Finance

K

Kennedys

Funds Update - 10 October 2025

In welcome news, ASIC has announced that it no longer intends to proceed with publication of firm level data on reportable situations.

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Private Credit – Public Interest?

In February this year, ASIC released a discussion paper seeking industry engagement on actionable ideas to enhance the operation of both public and private markets.

Australia Finance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Actionable Ideas For Re-enlivening Australia's Public Markets And Helping Public Company Directors Get Better Sleep

In what has been a relatively quiet period for Australian public markets, it was heartening when the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ("ASIC") released its discussion paper...

Australia Commercial

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

Funds Update - 26 September 2025

On 18 September 2025 ASIC issued interim stop orders in relation to three credit fund products and on 19 September 2025...

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The issues with CFD reporting: Unique client IDs / Duplicate Counterparty 2 Identifiers

Australia Finance

TRAction

ASIC Enforcement Action Relating To Business Loans (Green County Case)

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Buy Or Rent? Why The Australian Dream Might Be Due For A Makeover

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

For Most Organisations, It Would Take A Cyber-attack To Meaningfully Improve Focus On Data Risk: HSF Kramer Cyber Risk Survey 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

AML/CTF FAQs for current Reporting Entities

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

Regulation Driving Uplift

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Preparing for your AFSL audit: 2025

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Responsible Lending In The Spotlight – Lessons From ASIC v Money3 Loans Pty Ltd (No 3)

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Funds Update - 12 September 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australian Equity Derivative Disclosure Reforms: One Step Closer

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Private Equity Value Creation Report: Australia 2025

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Wholesale Client Eligibility – Sophisticated Investor and Individual Wealth Tests

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

TerraCom's Whistleblower Woes - Australian Federal Court Approves First Whistleblower Retaliation Penalty

Australia Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

Inaccuracies In Customer Reporting – Pinning The Tail On The Misleading Or Deceptive Donkey

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Crypto In The Courts – ASIC v Finder Update

Australia Technology

KG

K&L Gates LLP

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CP

Cathro & Partners

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

[Video] Separation, family law and bank accounts

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Breaking Down Barriers – Digital End-To-End Solutions

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Dentons

CU LAB: Will responsible lending obligations soon apply to retail investors?

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Clayton Utz

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