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Funds Update - 23 January 2026

On 20 January 2026, ASIC published Report 828 following a review in relation to the contracts for difference (CFD) sector. ASIC found widespread compliance weaknesses in a number of areas...

Australia Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Funds Update - 9 January 2026

Federal Court imposes penalty for not using and reviewing DDO questionnaires...

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

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

The recommendations included in ASIC's reviews of are relevant to all Australian Financial Services Licensees.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

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

Worldwide Finance

TRAction

Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs)

Worldwide Finance

TRAction

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

Worldwide Finance

TRAction

No Conflict Rule: A Reminder For AFSL Holders

Australia Finance

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Kennedys

Professions And Financial Lines Brief - Latest Decisions October 2025

Australia Finance

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Kennedys

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

AML/CTF FAQs for current Reporting Entities

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

Wholesale Client Eligibility – Sophisticated Investor and Individual Wealth Tests

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

Funds Update - 29 August 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Crime Rates in Sydney: Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Rates

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Talking Aussie Farming With Stephen Commadeur (Podcast)

Australia Real Estate

FC

FTI Consulting

New English Requirements For Visas

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

What constitutes an abandonment of employment?

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Contract Repudiation: What Exactly Is It?

Australia Commercial

SL

Stonegate Legal

Australia Financial Lines Insurance Symposium Report 2025

A summary report from our 2025 Australia financial lines symposiums outlining some of the key issues and opportunities impacting financial lines claims and litigation in Australia.

Australia Finance

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Kennedys

Avoiding Trade Reporting Penalties

Main focus for reporting entities should be on prompt and accurate reporting and notification of errors or issues with their trade reporting to their regulators.

Worldwide Finance

TRAction

Funds Update - 15 August 2025

On 5 August 2025, ASIC released Simple Consultation: Proposed remake of relief instrument for managed investment product consideration inviting industry feedback on proposed...

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ASIC's Recent Enforcement Action relating to Finfluencers

ASIC is keeping a close eye on social media influencers especially where they suspect they are breaching of Corporations Act.

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

The big issue with issuing – Can it be done without holding an AFSL?

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

Who's in control? Changes of control to a licensed entity and your obligations

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

What to do when the derivative instrument's underlier has no ISIN under EMIR

Australia Finance

TRAction

Embracing Arbitration For Australian Financial Services Disputes

Australia Finance

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Lenders charging over 48% cap

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Are you breaching the anti-hawking provisions?

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC Issues Warning over Dodgy Cold Calling Operators and Online Baiting Tactics

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. partners with TRAction

Australia Finance

TRAction

ESMA's assessment of the MiFID Trade Reporting Framework

Australia Finance

TRAction

Piper Alderman's Response to ASIC Consultation Paper 381

Australia Finance

PA

Piper Alderman

ASIC Issues Warning over Dodgy Cold Calling Operators and Online Baiting Tactics

ASIC has issued periodic reminders and warnings to AFS licensees and Australian Credit Licensees.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. partners with TRAction

Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. has partnered with TRAction for seamless transaction reporting.

Australia Finance

TRAction

ESMA's assessment of the MiFID Trade Reporting Framework

The consultation from October 2024 discusses the revisions proposed to the existing technical standards.

Australia Finance

TRAction

Piper Alderman's Response to ASIC Consultation Paper 381

ASIC's proposed updates to its guidance on digital assets, including the interpretation of the Corporations Act 2001.

Australia Finance

PA

Piper Alderman

To name or not to name? ASX revises its approach to continuous disclosure obligations for market sensitive contracts

Australia Finance

PA

Piper Alderman

More Flexible FSG Requirements

Essentially, financial advisers may give their clients a FSG or make the FSG information publicly available on their website .

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Consent Requirements under Ongoing Fee Arrangements (OFA) simplified from 10 January 2025

The process for renewing Ongoing Fee Arrangements (OFA) has been simplified.

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Improving the UK Transaction Reporting Regime – MIFID Framework

The FCA is considering ways to harmonise transaction reporting and support market integrity.

Australia Finance

TRAction

What do ‘MAKE'/'TAKE' mean in relation to Buy/Sell for Direction of Leg 1/Leg 2?

The 'make' and 'take' concepts which focus on the actual making and receiving of payments in a leg of a transaction.

Australia Finance

TRAction

Failure to Manage PDS Notifications with ASIC May Attract Serious Consequences

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Launching a new financial product in 2025? Don't forget to do these things…

Australia Finance

HN

Holley Nethercote

AFS Licensees – Are you Complying with your Financial Obligations?

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Phasing out bank AT1 capital instruments (Capital Notes): a significant development from APRA

Australia Finance

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The Rise Of Private Debt In Australia: A Boost For The Future Of Corporate Lending

Australia Finance

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Is ASIC Coming For Private Market Funds?

Australia Finance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Australia's Sustainable Finance Roadmap: A primer for in-house legal teams

Australia Finance

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Funds From Mum & Dad – Was It A Gift Or A Loan?

Australia Finance

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Funds Update – 28 March 2024

Australia Finance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Update: ANZ to Appeal Court findings on Shortfall Allocation Disclosure

Australia Finance

PA

Piper Alderman

Essential ESG: Episode 14 – Macro trends in sustainable finance

Australia Finance

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Funds Update – 22 September 2023

Australia Finance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Funds Update – 8 September 2023

Australia Finance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What are lead investors in startup financing?

Australia Finance

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LegalVision

Payments Reform – Generational Change Coming

Australia Finance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

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