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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 moreAustralia Provides Relief for GST Treatment of Digital Currencies
22 Nov 2017
Mark Sneddon
Special CounselThe recent changes to the law in Australia align the GST treatment of digital currency with the GST treatment of money (particularly foreign currency). However, it will be important…...
Read moreRoom to improve AML/CTF Systems and Controls – Our take on AUSTRAC’s Risk Assessment
25 Oct 2017
Alexa Bowditch
Previously a Lawyer at Holley NethercoteIn July 2017, AUSTRAC released its latest money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) risk assessment which focuses on the securities and derivatives sector. Similar to past risk assessments released…...
Read moreSo you’re planning on opening a cryptocurrency (e.g. Bitcoin, Altcoin) exchange
28 Jun 2017
Alexa Bowditch
Previously a Lawyer at Holley NethercoteBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen a significant value increase in the recent past. If you had the foresight to invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum in January 2017, you…...
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