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On November 27, ASIC released a new regulatory guide in relation to compensation and professional indemnity requirements for Australian Financial Services licensees servicing retail clients.

The 2026-27 Federal Budget introduced the most significant capital gains tax reforms in 25 years, replacing the 50% CGT discount with cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax. Combined with new ASIC instruments on stamp duty and portfolio holdings disclosure, investment fund managers face coordinated disclosure, operational and structural challenges requiring substantial work over the next 12 to 18 months.

In May 2005 the Federal Government introduced Refinements to Financial Services Regulation policy proposal paper which contained 12 refinements to the Australian Financial Services Regulations. This ‘first round’ of refinements were intended to ensure that consumers were better informed to make financial decisions.

Agricultural supply chain contract best practices are evolving, with a focus on responsible and sustainable practices.

Treasury's latest consultation on Australia's Sustainable Investment Product Labelling regime introduces mandatory consumer-facing disclosures and asset-based thresholds for financial products marketed with sustainability claims. The proposed framework aims to combat greenwashing while providing retail investors with clearer information about the sustainability characteristics of their investments. Meanwhile, new gender equality targets take effect for large employers, and multiple statutory reviews are res

ASIC has released two new regulatory guides updating its policies in relation to independent expert reports. RG111 The Content of Expert Reports and RG112 Independence of Experts are aimed at improving the overall quality of expert reporting.

This prudential standard focusses on the preservation of the financial institution by managing the impact of COVID-19.

The current high levels of global public M&A activity (including in Australia) have again brought into focus the deal protection devices used by bidders in "friendly" transactions to recover some of their transaction costs if they are subsequently outbid by a rival, and to ensure that the target board focuses exclusively on their offer and does not solicit rival bids.

Board renewal has been the subject of increasing focus in the aftermath of the global economic downturn. There is increasing pressure on boards to continually review their own performance and composition to ensure an optimal structure.

On 19 March 2009 the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Committee) released its recommendations on the Exposure Draft of the Personal Property Securities Bill 2008 (2008 Bill) following its inquiry on the 2008 Bill, which itself was a revised version of an earlier draft Bill which had been prepared and released for discussion in May 2008.

Considers key drivers of change and discusses transformational approaches to integrating business and human rights.

A director may claim safe harbour protection, following a course of action reasonably likely to lead to a better outcome.

The new Therapeutic Goods Amendment Bill 2005 (Cth) (Bill) has far-reaching implications.

Financial distress for a company always places additional emphasis on governance—and on the duties of the directors of the company. The Australian legal system has a clear system of duties...

A number of Commonwealth and New South Wales legislative amendments commenced on 1 July 2004.

The ASX Corporate Governance Council (Council) released the first edition of its Principles of Good Corporate Governance Practice and Best Practice Recommendations (Guidelines) on 31 March 2003.