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Organisations are reviewing strategic directions and many are opting for change to strengthen competitive positions..

In the Federal Budget delivered on 10 May 2011, several announcements were made that will affect the aged care sector particularly those operating as not-for-profit organisations. These include:

We have previously reported on the various proposals concerning reform of the tax treatment of Managed Investment Trusts (MIT). The two main tax reforms relate to: (i) allowing MITs to make an election to treat gains and losses on the disposal of certain assets as being subject to capital gains tax (CGT) treatment, thereby allowing certain investors in the MIT to enjoy a CGT discount on gains on underlying investments, and (ii) extending the definition of an MIT so that a greater range of funds

An actuarial review of the Invensys Australia Superannuation Fund showed it to be in surplus to the tune of $189.2 million. In mid 2003, the Invensys Group proposed to the trustee that the surplus be repatriated to the principal employer in the group.

Fixed interest is an asset class to help investors build their income streams, but it can be understandably overwhelming.

Mark Friezer, Clayton Utz, explains the proposed changes to the tax treatment of share buybacks to Boardroom Radio.

Article considers the impact of COVID-19 & discusses operational resilience, response planning & how their lawyers can help.

Proportionate liability legislation, which was introduced across Australia in 2004 and 2005, is currently the subject of national review and imminent reform. The legislation is different in each jurisdiction, and its drafting has created many uncertainties as to how it works.

The UNCTAD Survey 2009-2011 ranks Australia in the top 10 of the most attractive countries in which to invest. Whilst domestic growth eased in 2009, it is picking up and the general consensus to date is that most of the problems directly related with the GFC did not significantly affect Australian financial institutions.

Teamwork generally brings better results than individuals who fail to collaborate. How do you build these teams?

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (Committee) published its report on Corporate Responsibility: Managing Risk and creating value in June 2006.

A survey conducted in June this year, by Investment Trends Pty Limited, concluded that over 80% of clients would find shorter disclosure documents more appealing.

Franchising has developed in Australia through well known international brands. Foreign Franchisors are looking to Australia and New Zealand as potential markets to expand their brand.

Although all States support a nationally consistent model for proportionate liability, a more co-ordinated effort is required if a uniform frame-work is to be put into place. Recent and proposed changes to the law relating to the apportionment of liability mean that, where there are a number of concurrent wrongdoers, plaintiffs will no longer be able to recover all their damages from one wrongdoer.

The Takeovers Panel has definitively declared that institutional acceptance facilities are an acceptable tool for takeover bids.

A well-designed board evaluation can play a critical role in ensuring continued growth and success for an organisation.

South Australia's Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence has released its Terms of Reference, outlining a comprehensive examination of how the state can harness AI's economic and social benefits while managing associated risks. The inquiry will investigate policy frameworks, workforce impacts, education adaptation, and regulatory settings needed to support responsible AI development and deployment.