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If you are a MS reporting entity, ensure that responsibility is clearly defined and accountabilities are in place.

The pace of regulatory change and increased scrutiny (35%), AI adoption & technology (32%), economic uncertainty and global geopolitics (15%).

Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate governance in two critical ways: boards must defend against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered cyber attacks while simultaneously navigating the responsible use of AI tools in their own decision-making processes. Recent regulatory guidance from ASIC and a landmark Federal Court decision establish new expectations for how directors should manage AI-related risks and leverage AI capabilities while fulfilling their fiduciary duties.

Major COVID-19 risks include regulatory compliance and how internal controls hold up in a time of extreme disruption.

Investors concerned about corporate governance have a new ASIC regulatory guide to clarify what conduct is unacceptable.

ASIC has released a number of policy documents clarifying the approaches to enforcement and the remedies available.

The Work Health & Safety Act (‘the model Act’), approved on 11 December 2009, will require changes to be made to business operations and the governance of organisations. Steps should be taken now to ensure compliance upon commencement of the new laws. The model Act, regulations and codes of practice will commence no later than 1 January 2012.

Australia's private debt market is undergoing a revolution. Once a niche segment of the financial landscape, it has now emerged as a central pillar of capital deployment, with assets under management reaching an impressive...

New law is being considered to register business names nationally. If passed, the regime will differ significantly from current provisions, where business names are registered on a state by state basis.

CSR has become a hot topic for business owners and boards, and organisations big and small are adopting CSR statements.

As a Director, you must apply for a DIN in the relevant timeframe to avoid exposure to criminal or civil sanctions.

Directors need to consider climate change risks and the potential financial impact of climate change on their businesses.

Directors, company secretaries and managers need to comply with regulatory obligations, to avoid costly failures.

Joint venture exit risk is no longer determined primarily by formal exit rights, but by whether the underlying confidentiality, information access and governance frameworks can operate effectively in a live sale process. Where they cannot, transaction outcomes – including price, timing and even viability – become materially exposed.

Every entity, with its boards and senior management, must examine its culture and governance and how it manages risk.

Continuous disclosure obligations cause difficulties for many listed organisations. These difficulties are further amplified in the life sciences sector ...

Remediation occurs for a host of reasons. You may identify remediation risk from internal activities (e.g., an audit, a control break) or external activities (e.g., a complaint, a regulatory exam, a lawsuit).