ArticleAPRA’s draft reporting standards for conglomerate groupsNew capital adequacy standards for conglomerate groups have been proposed by the APRA.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAre loan books next on the block for Australia?Australia has the third highest household debt levels in the OECD, first recession in 30 years and worst in a century.AustraliaFinance and BankingMcCullough Robertson
ArticleASIC's Enforcement Action On Responsible Lending PracticesACL holders must properly assess whether consumers can meet repayment obligations, before entering into loan contracts.AustraliaFinance and BankingSophie Grace Pty Ltd
ArticleASIC enforcement: Credit licencees' general conduct obligationsCredit licensees are reminded of the importance of ensuring they have in place robust compliance procedures.AustraliaFinance and BankingSophie Grace Pty Ltd
ArticleASIC product intervention power aimed at lenders outside the Credit CodeThis power allows ASIC to intervene, ban or set restrictions on financial and credit products for consumer protection.AustraliaFinance and BankingBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleASIC Proposes Modified Licensing Regime For Foreign Financial Services ProvidersThe Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is proposing to repeal the conditional Australian financial services licence (AFSL) ...AustraliaFinance and BankingDentons
ArticleASIC releases its guidance on sell-side research (RG 264)RG 264 aims to safeguard sell-side research from the influence of issuing companies and the licensee's advisory team.AustraliaFinance and BankingMcCullough Robertson
ArticleASIC reports increasing focus on equity allocation policies and practicesASIC seeks to provide 'better practice' recommendations for the allocation of securities in equity raising transactions.AustraliaFinance and BankingMcCullough Robertson
ArticleASIC reveals industry funding levies to recover ASIC regulatory costsASIC has published the exact levies payable by regulated entities in 2019 under the new industry funding arrangements.AustraliaFinance and BankingHolley Nethercote
ArticleASX announces amendments to emergency capital raising reliefListed entities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic should be aware of these temporary changes to raising urgent capital.AustraliaFinance and BankingColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleASX latest comments on class waivers and other capital raising instrumentsASX is attempting to balance company needs for quick and efficient capital with the interests of existing shareholders.AustraliaFinance and BankingColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleAustralia's new regulatory benchmark: ASIC's 2014 - 15 Strategic OutlookPromoting investor and financial consumer confidence will stimulate changes to the regulatory environment in Australia. AustraliaFinance and BankingHunt & Hunt
ArticleAustralian Leveraged Finance In 2025: Market Trends, Structures And TermAustralia's leveraged finance market is ending the year well-positioned to support a hopeful M&A comeback in 2026. Deep Australian/Asia-Pacific demand for risk assets, sizeable private credit firepower...AustraliaFinance and BankingA&O Shearman
ArticleBNPL moves into the credit licensing regime – Transition period ends 10 June 2025BNPL providers who do not already hold a credit licence should start the process now.AustraliaFinance and BankingSophie Grace Pty Ltd
ArticleBreaches of the Code of Banking Practice may result in a challenge to the enforcement of a guaranteeProvisions of the Code of Banking Practice may be incorporated into loan agreements, and guarantees given by individuals.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCan advances in behavioural neurogenetics make you a better relationship banker?Remember that some of the most important things underpinning your client relationship may never be spoken out loud.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCommonwealth Government announces Royal Commission into misconduct of financial services providersThe Royal Commission into financial services is due to run for 12 months and draft terms of reference are very broad.AustraliaFinance and BankingSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleConducting Business in Australia: Financial Services Regulation Providers of financial services must hold an AFSL issued by ASIC or to be authorised representatives of an AFSL.AustraliaFinance and BankingAddisons
ArticleDebt management and credit repair companies will soon be required to hold an Australian Credit LicenceThese regulatory changes could herald a major shakeup in the debt management and credit repair industries in Australia.AustraliaFinance and BankingHunt & Hunt