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Crypto regulation on the horizon: Treasury’s new consultation paper on crypto asset secondary service providers

27 Apr 2022
Crypto regulation on the horizon: Treasury’s new consultation paper on crypto asset secondary service providers

Paul Derham

Managing Partner

Last month, Treasury released a Consultation Paper outlining the Government’s proposed approach to regulating crypto assets.  The Consultation Paper sets out options for a licensing and regulatory regime for ‘crypto…...

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Consumer Data Right access expanded to ‘trusted advisers’

05 Apr 2022
Consumer Data Right access expanded to ‘trusted advisers’

Katherine Temple

Senior Associate

Important changes have been made to the Consumer Data Right (CDR) Rules that enable ‘trusted advisers’ to access consumer data via the CDR regime, including suitably accredited financial advisers, lawyers,…...

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Blockchain bricks and crypto cathedrals: a breakdown of the key terms

08 Mar 2022
Blockchain bricks and crypto cathedrals: a breakdown of the key terms

Sarah Archer

Special Counsel

There’s a saying in improv: “Bring a brick, not a cathedral”. While improv and the wonderful world of crypto aren’t comparable, the saying is a good reminder that you don’t…...

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AFCA receives its first report card

02 Mar 2022
AFCA receives its first report card

Rachel Erlich

Special Counsel

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (“AFCA”) has received its first report card since it commenced operations on 1 November 2018. The legislation establishing AFCA required the Minister (for Superannuation, Financial…...

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What’s the difference between a standard AML program and one that a financial adviser needs (also called a “special program”)?

16 Feb 2022
What’s the difference between a standard AML program and one that a financial adviser needs (also called a “special program”)?

Naomi Fink

Special Counsel

If a business or entity provides one or more designated services (listed in section 6 of the AML/CTF Act) and is geographically linked to Australia, it will be required to…...

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I’m in Financial Services, but why do I need a Financial Services Lawyer?

07 Feb 2022
I’m in Financial Services, but why do I need a Financial Services Lawyer?

Grant Holley

Co-Founder & Consultant

If you’re lucky, you haven’t needed the services of a lawyer much.  You’ve managed to stay clear of conflict.  Or if not, you’ve sorted it out without fronting a court…...

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Are changes coming to the wholesale client eligibility rules?

01 Feb 2022
Are changes coming to the wholesale client eligibility rules?

David Court

Partner

In a previous article we looked at various regulatory issues and concerns which have arisen with the current legal definitions of wholesale and retail clients under the Corporations Act 2001 (the "Act")…...

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Christmas comes early for ASIC: unwrapping the gift of the Better Advice Act

06 Dec 2021
Christmas comes early for ASIC: unwrapping the gift of the Better Advice Act

Clarisse Berenger

Previously a Lawyer at Holley Nethercote

With Christmas just around the corner, no doubt many of us are starting to plan for the festive season.  If my household is anything to go by, wish lists are…...

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Employment in a COVID world

03 Nov 2021
Employment in a COVID world

Tim Dixon

Special Counsel

The way we work, engage with clients, and manage our employment obligations has changed forever as a result of the arrangements which became necessary in order for professional businesses to…...

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