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Following in the footsteps of its international counterparts, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority ("APRA") is ramping up its guidance on the management of climate-related risks.

The report reveals a record number of court filings and monetary penalties and confirms a continued focus on COVID-19-related issues going forward.

The Australian Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (the "PPSA"), and its accompanying Personal Property Securities Register ("PPSR") are due to come into force in early 2012, replacing more than 70 existing national, state and territory laws.

New Regulations have been passed bringing the use of bill facilities, such as bills of exchange or promissory notes, within the Uniform Consumer Credit Code.

The changes aim to reduce the complexity, time and cost for parties entering into commercial hire or lease arrangements.

The Bank was not required to inform the Builder of its position when it became aware of the sale of land contract.

Unless security interests are correctly registered by 30 January 2014, they will no longer be automatically protected.

The Personal Property Securities Bill passed on 26 November 2009 and comes into effect on 11 May 2011, article considers impact on the business of financiers, insurers, lessors and suppliers of goods, as well as insolvency practitioners.

This case cast serious doubt over the value of security taken by financiers with respect to MLR agreements in Queensland.

The case considered the registration and perfection of a security interest when the grantor later became insolvent.

Anti-phoenixing legislation was reintroduced into Federal Parliament, after lapsing earlier in 2019 due to the election.

These are some practical tips in light of the possible consequences of a customer becoming insolvent due to the pandemic.

The PPSA significantly altered the law in relation to the taking, registration and enforcement of security interests. Retention of title creditors in particular were faced with an entirely new paradigm.

The Real Property and Conveyancing Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 was passed last week by both houses of Parliament in New South Wales. It's implementation will affect the execution of all mortgages in New South Wales.

Every contractor should know how to secure their right to be paid, and to protect plant, equipment and tools on site.

Contractors should register a security interest against property left on site in a large or risky construction project.

Investors want to see how businesses identify and mitigate risks, take advantage of opportunities and preserve value.