Having a structured and systematic credit policy in place is crucial to mitigate against the strain of unpaid debts.

The article explains security interests in personal property under the Personal Properties Securities Act.

While the AICD's figures demonstrate a move in the right direction, we also think there are plenty of areas to improve.

This article highlights key aspects of the new regime and its potential impact on the resources sector in Queensland.

In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods talks about the impact of banking arrangements on family law matters.

Article discusses important regulatory requirements that the COVID-19 outbreak brings into play for financial institutions.

Recent world events show just how serious and deep the impact of this crisis is. Whilst Australia has so far weathered the problems reasonably well, there has been impact locally and there will no doubt be further impact.

Link to 730 report story on the consequences of a financial adviser's companies going into liquidation.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released the final prudential standards that became effective from 1 July 2010.

For insurers, expansion into Asia Pacific and becoming a regional player in the region poses particular challenges. These challenges include the fragmented and often rapidly changing regulatory environment and the increased acquisition and integration risk . . .

In Queensland, since the case of JJ McDonald & Sons Engineering Pty Ltd v Gall, decisions of an adjudicator under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) (BCIPA) have been subject to judicial review under the Judicial Review Act 1991 (Qld) (JR Act).

The video discusses issues facing retailers from the ongoing effects of the national code of conduct for retail leasing.

Obtain pre-approval of finance, so that the conveyancing process of exchanging contracts for the property is smooth.

In April 2011, our Real Estate team surveyed a select group of international investors about their attitudes towards investment in the Asia-Pacific.

We recommend investors err on the side of caution and maintain a slight underweight allocation to Australian equities.

About 18 months ago I had two separate conversations, one with a franchisor founder, the other with a private equity firm. They each lamented the other's lack of understanding of their needs.

Low Australian domestic cash rates and climbing FIRB barriers could present a golden opportunity for domestic investors.

Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) payments by US residents to foreign financial institutions can be subject to a 30% withholding tax from 1 January 2013 unless the foreign financial institution meets reporting obligations with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

This document outlines the requirements of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

The first episode of SMSFs with CGW discusses the proposed tax on super balances over $3 million, the Div 296 Tax.