ArticlePPSA reform - fewer leases to require registrationThe main impact of this amendment is aimed at businesses in the short-term hire and rental industry, and their financiers.AustraliaFinance and BankingDibbsBarker
ArticlePractice Guide for Second Mortgages – Default and execution of securityAddresses rights and obligations of lenders, tips for responding to a default and exercising rights under a mortgage.AustraliaFinance and BankingBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleQuality Of Advice Review: HSF Makes Submission On Financial Advice ReformIn August 2022, the Quality of Advice Review released its Proposals Paper setting out a range of proposals to improve the accessibility and affordability of financial advice.AustraliaFinance and BankingHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleReform fatigue as superannuation consultation commences once againThe Productivity Commission's review into the competitiveness and efficiency of the superannuation system is underway.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleRetention of Title and the PPSAThe "PPSA" is now scheduled for early 2012 after yet another delay.AustraliaFinance and BankingMarque Lawyers
ArticleReview Of Financial Products And ProvidersWith key parts of the review already enacted and moving towards implementation, the Government’s review of financial products and providers continues into 2009, with a review of the Securities Act 1978 and Regulations still on the horizon. AustraliaFinance and BankingDLA Piper Australia
ArticleSecond mortgages versus caveatsThe second publication of Practice Guide for Second Mortgages, covering second mortgages versus caveats is available.AustraliaFinance and BankingBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleStill haven't found what I'm looking for...Teething problems with the PPSRMore than three months after the go-live, significant problems persist with the reliability of the PPSR.AustraliaFinance and BankingSwaab Attorneys
ArticleThe New National Margin Lending Regulatory Regime – What You Need To KnowOn Sunday, Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, released details of the new national margin lending regulatory regime that is to be implemented by July 1, 2009.AustraliaFinance and BankingNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleThe Personal Property Security Act and FranchisingFranchisors should consider possible applications of the PPSA, with a conservative and long term approach to the law. AustraliaFinance and BankingNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleTypes of commercial rent reviewCommercial leases generally contain an initial rent and a mechanism for subsequently and regularly reviewing the rent.AustraliaFinance and BankingAitken Lawyers
ArticleUncovered! Widespread unfair and dishonest asset lending practices uncovered by banking royal commissionUnfair and dishonest lending practices are widespread and are not confined to publicly listed and institutional lenders.AustraliaFinance and BankingHHG Legal Group
ArticleUpcoming abolition of NSW mortgage duty already providing benefits from the ground upThe abolition of mortgage duty in 2012 will be a positive step in secured lending transactions in NSW.AustraliaFinance and BankingDLA Piper Australia
ArticleUpdate: ASIC issues stop order on pre-prospectus advertisements by Bitcoin company.ASIC's steps are a reminder that these pre-prospectus advertising restrictions apply across all communication platforms.AustraliaFinance and BankingMarque Lawyers
ArticleUpdate on the Personal Property Securities Register The PPSA is set to go live on 30 January 2012, but it may be delayed further.AustraliaFinance and BankingHunt & Hunt
ArticleWill the PPSA be delayed yet again?Discusses the delayed commencement of the PPSA & the proposed electronic register of securities.AustraliaFinance and BankingDibbsBarker
ArticleDigging Deeper with Derivatives: What do mining giants and financial derivatives have in common?Behind every truckload of iron ore, copper, or lithium, is a complex business model managing global risk – and derivatives are a key part of it.GlobalFinance and BankingTRAction
ArticleSMEs: A New Era For Financial ReportingThe introduction of Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) in January 2005 has made the past two years a challenging period for financial reporters.AustraliaAccounting and AuditMoore Australia
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