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Yesterday the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) issued a media release which seeks to clarify the types of high-quality liquid assets that Australian ADIs will be able to count towards their Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) under APRA's implementation of Basel III's new global liquidity standards.

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) joined its US and European counterparts in announcing new measures in relation to short selling in an effort to restore investor confidence and maintain the fair and orderly operation of the market.

The discussion paper will assist in scoping out the parameters of the review of mortgage broker remuneration structures.

The Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department has confirmed that reform of Australia's Personal Property Securities law remains an active item on the Government's legislative agenda.

According to recent research, parental financial assistance has risen by almost 20 per cent in the last 12 months

We are not aware of anyone being jailed for failing to pay an ASIC costs order, but the power to do so is always there.

When preparing and negotiating commercial loan documents. It is imperative that consideration is given to each clause.

Many borrowers are struggling to obtain traditional bank finance or to extend bank finance terms in the present market.

A carefully drafted guarantee would help to minimise the risk of liability under a guarantee being subject to challenge.

Discussion about what is a mortgage default & the consequences that arise.

When a mortgagor company is deregistered, a mortgagee exercising power of sale still has a duty of care to the mortgagor.

The recent NSW decision highlights potential difficulties in amending provisions in respect of 'no-advance' structures.

This NSW case considered the quality of the legal advice provided to a guarantor and the enforceability of the guarantee.

Some outcomes highlight the importance of considering whether you should be registering certain security interests.

This guide highlights some of the ways in which the PPSA regime may affect retailers in the Australian liquor industry.

Key insights regarding property exposure data including interests only loans, foreign bank branches and development loans.

If you are struggling to pay your mortgage, it is important you are aware of the process and the options available to you.