Regulatory

One of the banking royal commission’s recommendations was the creation of a body to oversee ASIC and APRA. This article suggests the new body could also have the authority to set future standards…

Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) commenced on 1 November 2018 as the new ombudsman scheme for the financial services sector. AFCA has increased monetary limits and higher…

The regulators have been active in policing disclosures by mining companies. A number of ASX-listed junior mining companies have had to retract ‘peer comparison’ type disclosure. The consequences…

ASIC has announced a new and more intensive supervisory approach by regularly placing ASIC staff onsite in major financial institutions to closely monitor their governance and compliance with…

This article outlines key considerations when doing business overseas. Expanding overseas presents great opportunities but it is important to do your due diligence. The 'Vienna Convention' has…

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was signed on 8 March 2018. Exporters and importers will need to ensure high levels of trade compliance. Companies should start to take the TPP outcomes into…

Cyber risk is the number 1 risk for companies in Australia and companies should consider an overarching cyber management strategy. To combat business interruption, organisations need to consider…

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is conducting a ‘world first’ inquiry on the impact of digital platforms on competition in media and advertising markets.  This is the…