In an Australian first, the Federal Court has held that Financial Services Licensees must effectively manage cybersecurity risks to satisfy the Corporations Act.
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ASIC’s Updated ePayments Code Now Covers New Payments Platform
In addition to extending its application to the New Payments Platform, the Code enhances consumer protection in the banking and finance system.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Legal Professionals: The Essential Toolkit
Mental health and wellbeing is a growing concern within the legal profession, given the responsibilities of legal professionals.
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Australian Legal Market Midyear Update 2022
The 2022 financial year hits midyear in stride within the Australian legal market. But do talent concerns wait in the wings?
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Controlling the Rise of Financial Crime During the Pandemic: What has Changed?
Fraud and cybercrime are on the rise as organised crime schemes are forced to diversify in the changing face of the pandemic.
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Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Improve NZ’s Anti-Money Laundering Regime
Ahead of the Anti-Money Laundering Online Conference, Gary Hughes examines the Statutory Review of New Zealand’s AML/CFT regime.
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5 Conversation Starters Addressing Cryptocurrency Risks and Opportunities
The evolving technologies powering cryptocurrencies are advancing at a pace that our existing laws cannot handle.
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Tax Evasion is Illegal, but not an Offence. Does AUSTRAC Understand its Own Risks?
Unlike some countries (such as the US), Australia’s legislative references to tax “evasion” do not refer to a criminal offence or even a category of criminal offences.
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How Powerful are ASIC and AFCA? Federal Court Sheds Light
Each time a challenger takes ASIC or AFCA to court, it is always telling to see how it plays out. Essentially, we get to learn more about the reach of their powers.
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Legal Opinions in Australian Finance Transactions 101: Part 2
In our second installment, we examine the standard legal opinions that are typically included in Australian law legal opinions (and the issues to be mindful of).
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