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Blockchain advocates have been awaiting the final decision by ASX Ltd, the Australian Securities Exchange, as to whether ASX will replace its existing and aged CHESS registry, settlement...

The Amendment Bill, if passed, will alter the definition of "PPS lease" in the Personal Property Securities Act 2009.

These laws aim to ensure that Australia keeps up with its foreign counterparts when it comes to equity crowd funding.

Most businesses and many individuals will be asked to either give a security interest over their personal property or will want to benefit from a security interest over another's personal property.

This article reviews the final report of the PPSA statutory review and examines some proposals in relation to bailments.

Changes to the PPSA to commence.

The update discusses the Takeovers Panel's recent consultation papers on revised GN1 and GN17 and the ASX's updated GN8.

For SMSF trustees, failure to take appropriate PPSA action could subject the fund to non-compliance and other penalties.

The case is concerned with leases of plant and equipment but the warning from the decision should be noted by landlords.

Merely registering a security interest on the PPSR may not be enough to adequately protect the interests of a landlord.

The best protection for construction contractor payments often comes from Personal Property Securities Act registration.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has confirmed the renewal of the emergency restrictions on short selling and similar transactions by the Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA) of Austria.

The US Supreme Court's 1988 ruling in Basic v Levinson was a watershed for class certification in securities cases.

A recent WA case emphasises the importance of registration under the PPSA.

Prospective borrowers should keep the following tips in mind when targeting opportunities in the private lending space.

Farmers and graziers should consider a "PPS Act audit" to understand, verify and protect their rights over assets.

Non-compliant terms and conditions run the risk of being unenforceable and exposing a business to substantial fines.