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July 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Proposed Code of Practice to Reduce Modern Slavery Through Lending, Investment and Asset Management - The New South Wales (NSW) Anti-Slavery Commissioner (Commissioner) recently released its discussion...more

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The intersection of cyber and geopolitics – an attack on an Australian mining company?

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On June 4, 2024, an Australian mining company which focuses on heavy rare earth elements disclosed a cyber incident to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The previous day (Monday June 3, 2024), Australian Treasurer Jim...more

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May 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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AUSTRALIAN UPDATE - Updated Bill to Introduce Climate-Related Financial Reporting Regime - Background - The Australian Government released the first reading draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market...more

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The Evolving Global Foreign Direct Investment and National Security Review Landscape - May 2024

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Key Takeaways - - As FDI regimes proliferate and mature around the globe, governments are taking an ever-more expansive view of the concept of “national security” to include more than military and defense interests, which...more

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Major changes to Australia’s Foreign Investment Review regime announced

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Australia's Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has announced major changes to Australia's foreign investment regime designed to safeguard economic and national security. Overseas investors with a proven track are set to benefit...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - April 2024 #4

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Stablecoin, Wallet Products Launch; German Bank Launches Crypto Services - Circle, a global fintech firm and issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has announced new smart contract functionality to allow holders of BUIDL, a...more

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Doing Business in Australia

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Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more

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APAC FRI Pulse

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As 2024 comes into full swing, it is timely to reflect on the lessons from 2023 and the impact that global economies have had on the financial landscape in Australia. Post-global pandemic and in the midst of the current...more

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Australian Government set to boost investment into Southeast Asia

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The A$2 billion Southeast Asia Investing Financing Facility (SEAIFF) is one of several measures recently announced by the Australian Government to boost investment and strengthen trade relationships between Australia and the...more

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Thresholds up, investment down? Why Australia’s sophisticated investor threshold increases could prove costly

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The Australian securities regulator ASIC is proposing an increase in the threshold limits for so-called “sophisticated investors”. The limits have not been raised since they were introduced in 2001 and now ASIC has suggested...more

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Private Capital – Outlook for 2024

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A subdued 2023 is in the rear-view mirror but the outlook for 2024 is positive – how do Private Capital players in Australia optimise their chances of deal success in 2024? On both sides of the M&A equation – Private...more

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Power up - Australia expands Capacity Investment Scheme in renewable energy push

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Investors have welcomed the news that the Australian government is expanding its Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), a scheme designed to encourage the shift away from reliance on coal and stimulate investment in renewable...more

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Victorian Vendors to Pick Up the Land Tax Bill: Adjustments of Land Tax Banned

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It is longstanding conveyancing practice for the vendor’s land tax liability to be included in the usual settlement adjustments between a vendor and purchaser. This practice will be banned for most sales of land in Victoria...more

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ESG Policy Update – Australia

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Australian Update - Warnings Issued About Active Investment Greenwashing As reported by the Australian Financial Review, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned that superannuation funds who justify...more

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BTR Series Part 5: Debt Funds Options—NHFIC and Alternatives

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Investment in build to rent (BTR) residential developments is being driven by community and government demand, tax and other government incentives, longer term returns and lower maintenance costs and incentives compared to...more

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BTR Series Part 1: The Housing Crisis–A Big Problem in Search of a Solution

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The housing crisis in Australia has been brewing for more than a generation.  The symptoms are painful and obvious and include: The gap between supply (with supply-side problems) and increasing demand...more

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Flexibility is key: Australia’s leveraged finance market rises to the challenge

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Sponsors hope increasing competition and the flexibility of Australia’s leveraged finance market will provide increasing optionality during challenging times - Just over a year ago, TPG broke new ground with an AUD$1.5...more

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AI Legal News Summer Roundup: Edition 1

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Welcome to the first edition of our AI Legal News Summer Roundup! With both the temperature and artificial intelligence developments heating up, the time is ripe to provide periodic updates this summer on recent legal...more

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United Kingdom's Separate FTAs with Australia and New Zealand Enter into Force; UK CPTPP Membership on Track

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The United Kingdom's free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand entered into force on May 31, 2023. As a significant milestone in the UK's post-Brexit future, these FTAs are the first two independently...more

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The Australia to U.S. "Flip Up"

If your Australian company is pursuing United States investors or seeking to grow its presence in the United States, you may want (or need) to consider a “flip-up” to a U.S. entity. While a flip-up can bring significant...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

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Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more

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Investments in Australia – the regulatory clearance interplay

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) accounted for $36.6 billion of investments in Australia in 2021. With prominent levels of M&A activity, private equity and investment funds are increasingly in the spotlight from antitrust...more

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Australia considers curbing LNG exports, risking international claims by foreign investors

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The Australian Government recently announced that it was seeking feedback on reforms to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism, which will allow the government to control the export of liquefied natural gas every...more

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ASIC's Priorities for the Next Four Years

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In recent months, the ASIC’s corporate plan outlining the ASIC’s priorities for the next four years and its plan of action for the year ahead, was released. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is the...more

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Sustainable Finance Governance And Greenwashing: ASIC's Strategic Priorities

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The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has released its new Corporate Plan, outlining its plans for the next year, and strategic priorities for the next four....more

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