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Proposed Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Reporting Requirements
24 Nov 2017
Zoe Higgins
Previously a Special Counsel at Holley NethercoteSince the Ramsay Review commenced in 2016, there has been significant progress toward a new framework for External Dispute Resolution (EDR) in Australia. The new framework will include the…...
Read moreCryptocurrency Exchanges must now fully comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Laws in Australia
04 Oct 2018
Naomi Fink
Special CounselIf you are operating a cryptocurrency/digital currency exchange (DCE) which exchanges fiat (Australian or foreign currency) for digital currency and/or vice versa, you would be aware that from 3…...
Read moreUnfair Contract Terms – What’s the problem?
26 Nov 2018
Grant Holley
Co-Founder & ConsultantYou want to download an app on your phone, sign up for a service of some kind or rent a car. Someone comes to the door or telephones you…...
Read moreThe Royal Commission and Wholesale Clients – A Missed Opportunity?
14 Feb 2019
David Court
PartnerThe continuing increase in retail client regulation over recent years (such as the FOFA reforms) and the increasing ease with which clients can meet the wholesale client eligibility tests has…...
Read moreThe Consequences of a Poor Corporate Culture
25 May 2019
Sarah Archer
Special CounselCorporate culture has been a particular emphasis of financial services in recent times and was a primary focus of the Hayne Royal Commission. But what are the consequences of having…...
Read moreEnhanced Whistleblower Protections: What does it mean for your Company?
27 Jun 2019
Naomi Fink
Special CounselAs of 1 July 2019, potential whistleblowers across Australia will enjoy an added layer of statutory protections. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 (Cth) (‘the Amendment’) has expanded the…...
Read moreProduct Intervention for CFDs issuers and Binary Options has landed in Australia. Read our top 6 FAQs
23 Aug 2019
Paul Derham
Managing PartnerAfter years of speculation, product intervention in the CFDs sector has come to Australia. This article sets out the 8 conditions proposed by ASIC, and some of our commentary. As…...
Read moreModern slavery laws and their impact on the financial services industry
30 Aug 2019
David Court
PartnerReaders may be forgiven for thinking that the practice of slavery is now only of historical interest – having been largely abolished in the 19th century. While that is true…...
Read moreEssential things you should know about contracts
03 Sep 2019
Samantha Hills
PartnerEven if you engage lawyers to draft or review your contracts, there are some essential things you should know. 1. The contract document does not necessarily reflect the whole agreement…...
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