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Hayne commented that, until recently, too little attention has been given to regulatory compliance and conduct risk.

Australia continues to reform its tax and regulatory regime aimed at facilitating investment into Australian private equity, real estate and other funds.

Anne Templeman-Jones, one of Australia's most accomplished business leaders and non-executive directors, shares insights from her extensive boardroom experience on navigating emerging technology risks, cyber resilience, and balancing governance with innovation. Drawing on her career spanning multiple industries including Commonwealth Bank, GUD Holdings, Worley Limited, and Blackmores, Anne reflects on what makes an effective director in an increasingly uncertain digital environment.

We recently reported on the World Health Organisation (WHO) having declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern"

As of July 2023, Active Super had approximately 89,000 members with around A$13.5 billion in superannuation assets.

Discontent with a company's performance can lead to the shareholders taking action.

Enduring attorneys often make critical mistakes that can invalidate powers of attorney or create legal complications when managing someone else's affairs. From poor record-keeping and intermingling finances to failing to seek professional advice on complex decisions, these errors can have serious consequences for both the attorney and the person they represent.

ASIC have extended the consultation period that was initially outlined in their Consultation Paper 118 Responsible handling of rumours consultation paper released in September 2009. The extension is for a further six to nine months.

ASIC has now released its initial observations from the first wave of sustainability reports for December year-end entities. The purpose of this release was to provide practical guidance to companies and their advisers as they prepare for the upcoming June reporting cycle.

In the current financial downturn, profits are expected to fall for a large number of companies. It is therefore critical that companies understand their continuous disclosure obligations to generate market releases about expected financial results.

Companies can make a social impact by collaboration and integrating corporate responsibility into procurement policies.

To discharge financial responsibilities, directors need financial literacy and a familiarity with accounting standards.

The legal landscape that the Incorporated Associations operate within has recently undergone a major overhaul

Multiple stages of amendments have already been implemented, with further changes being progressively included.

Doing business or investing in Australia is rewarding if carried out with reference to the Australian legal framework.

It is important to clarify why organisational culture matters, and what can be done to measure and monitor this culture.

Be aware - ASIC is changing the way it processes director resignations following changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).