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This report recommends the introduction of a "Comprehensive Right" right for consumers to access their "consumer data".

Any cash investment made by an owner to support their business should always be recorded via a secured line of credit.

An unprecedented series of stimulus and assistance packages aim to assist businesses and individuals through the crisis.

If you are owed money by a debtor who is taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis, other debt recovery methods may assist.

The Council coordinates Australia's main financial regulatory agencies - APRA, ASIC, RBA and the Australian Treasury.

This case is demonstrative of the type of action that ASIC can pursue, so double check any form before signing.

Last year, we wrote an article about how scheme booklets are becoming increasingly lengthy and potentially difficult for many shareholders to easily digest.

This exposure draft Bill proposes further amendments to the requirements of dividend payments in the Corporations Act.

The Government plans to extend the crowd sourced funding (CSF) regime so that all private companies can engage in CSF.

The impending anniversary of the PPSR is a reminder for all secured parties to check the End Date of their registrations.

Onus of proof shifts to other secured parties to demonstrate prejudice or reliance to defeat the extension application.

The Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) (FATA) has recently been amended so that transactions that result in foreign investors gaining, whether now or in the future, influence or control over an Australian company are now subject to Australia’s foreign investment rules.

The article includes considerations for franchisors who may be involved in leases (generally retail leases) in some way.

In competitive times where projects are hard to come by clients will increasingly look overseas for that next opportunity. Be it in Africa, Asia or Europe, Australian resources companies must be among the most active and entrepreneurial when it comes to seeking new frontiers for exploitation.

Businesses should review internal processes to ensure that only certain leases will be registered on the PPS Register.

In the current inflationary market, lenders are changing the terms on which they are willing to lend money to both individuals and businesses. For most borrowers, the key variable is interest rates.

The PPSA will be amended so that only certain leases and bailments will fall into the 'PPS lease' definition.