Australia: Fund Management/ REITs

ASIC is set to increase the net tangible assets requirements for responsible entities of registered managed investment schemes, IDPS operators, and corporate directors of retail CCIVs, with changes taking effect from 1 July 2027. The updated thresholds will reflect inflation adjustments since 2013 and will be indexed annually going forward. Entities impacted by these regulatory changes will need to ensure compliance with the new minimum financial requirements before the implementation date.

The first half of calendar year 2026 represented a cautious six months for IPOs on ASX, amidst the background of geopolitical tensions and significant divergence between sectors.

Australia's proposed capital gains tax reforms may inadvertently undermine government efforts to strengthen sovereign defence capability and innovation. As the nation faces increasing global instability and supply chain vulnerabilities, changes to the CGT regime could discourage investment in defence-focused startups precisely when such investment is most critical to national security objectives.

Over the past year, one truth has become unmistakably clear for the banking industry: managing complexity is not a transient state; it is simply the air the modern bank must breathe.

Australian private equity is rebounding in 2025, led by tech, business, and financial deals, with strong mid-market activity and momentum expected into 2026.

Australia's private credit market has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with some estimates valuing it at approximately $200 billion.

Australia is home to a sophisticated financial services sector with global reach and a well-developed arbitration framework.

Prohibition on hawking financial products (and credit products).

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