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GLOBAL MARKETS UPDATE
30 Mar 2023 UK confirms extension to intragroup and pensions exemptions under UK EMIR
On 28 March 2023, HM Treasury confirmed that it intends to extend the UK EMIR temporary intragroup exemption regime until 31 December 2026 and the temporary…
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global markets update
13 Mar 2023 EU extends intragroup exemptions under EU EMIR
On 13 February 2023, the EU officially extended until 30 June 2025 the temporary intragroup exemptions from clearing and margining available under EU EMIR .
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Financial Services Update
08 Feb 2023 Crypto Token Mapping – A good idea, or a map without a compass? Treasury consults on the Australian Government's 'crypto token mapping' proposals
What you need to know The token mapping process is intended to operate as a foundational step for developing appropriate regulatory settings for the…
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global markets update
01 Feb 2023 EU EMIR: European Commission proposes reform
In this briefing we consider some of the key proposed reforms to EU EMIR and the impact they might have.
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Financial Services Update
21 Dec 2022 Key insights into the ASIC's new derivatives transaction reporting rules
ASIC, derivatives, ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Reporting), OTC, over-the-counter, transaction reporting
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Energy Alert
18 Nov 2022 Offshore wind: What you need to know when applying for an offshore electricity infrastructure licence in Australia
Authors: Jeff Lynn, Partner; Cassandra Wee, Partner; Kate Phillips, Partner; Sophie Osborn, Counsel; Joshua Hetzel, Lawyer; Alice Jiang, Lawyer; Jonathan Chew…
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Financial Services Update
31 Oct 2022 Breach reporting regime: ASIC's insights one year in and likely implications for ASIC enforcement
Authors: Morgan Spain, Partner; Lucinda Hill, Partner; Mark Bradley, Partner; Jonathan Gordon, Partner; Elizabeth Hristoforidis, Director; Louisa Borchers,…
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global markets update
24 Oct 2022 High Court rules on "continuing" status of Lehman Brothers ISDA Events of Default in the context of Section 2(a)(iii)
On 11 October 2022, Mr Justice Hildyard handed down his judgment in Grant & Ors v FR Acquisitions Corporation (Europe) Ltd & Anor (Re Lehman Brothers…
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European Commission REPORT
20 Oct 2022 Report from the Commission on the functioning of the Securitisation Regulation
Authors Global Markets: Agathe Motte, Partner; Martin Kaiser, Partner; Thomas Picton, Partner; Jonathan Walsh, Partner; Annalisa Santini, Partner; Jose…
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Financial Services Update
14 Sep 2022 From acting in the best interest to providing good advice – the future of the Future of Financial Advice obligations
Financial advice, financial product, personal advice, general advice, DDO, FSG, SOA, ongoing fee arrangements, superannuation, Financial Services Royal…
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Finance Regulatory Update | Australia
09 Sep 2022 FAR is not far away: are you ready?
Although the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) bill that was reintroduced to Parliament on 8 September is not substantially different from the 2021…
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Financial Services Update
03 Aug 2022 ASIC makes first DDO stop orders to prevent offer of financial products to consumers
ASIC has placed interim stop orders on three financial firms in response to deficiencies in the target market determination (TMD) for their products. These…
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Financial Services Update
02 Aug 2022 ASIC officially extends FFSP exemptions for another year
ASIC has officially extended the FFSP exemptions (including the sufficient equivalence exemption and limited connection exemption) to 1 April 2024. ASIC and…
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Infrastructure Industry Update
01 Aug 2022 Cost escalation in infrastructure projects
IntroductionThe aftermath of Covid 19, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and factors such as the post Brexit fallout and unprecedented weather events in…
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Global Markets update
19 Jul 2022 UK EMIR: PRA and FCA consult on UK Margin Rules and propose broader fund eligibility
On 12 July 2022, the PRA and the FCA jointly published a joint consultation proposing amendments to the UK Margin Rules . The proposed changes are intended to…
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Australia | Financial Services
16 Jun 2022 Mid-year update: Australian Financial Services in 2022
Ashurst’s 2022 Australian Financial Services Timeline sets out the key dates you should be aware of.
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Global markets update
14 Jun 2022 EU EMIR: exemptions from clearing and margining - latest developments
The latest developments in relation to EU EMIR exemptions
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global markets update
08 Jun 2022 Sanctions test illegality clauses in financial contracts
Author: Jonathan HainesFurther reading:Are sanctions sustainable (2022) 5 JIBFL 295 Master agreements, bridges and delays in enforcement, Part 2 (2004) 12…
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financial services update
27 May 2022 What's New for the Contentious Financial Services Landscape after the Australian Federal Election
Following the federal election of 2022, there are likely to be changes which will impact the contentious regulatory and litigation landscape for financial…
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Financial Services Update
16 May 2022 Beyond Cyber: Key lessons in ASIC v RI Advice Group
The Federal Court's determination in ASIC v RI Advice Group Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 496 provides an impetus for AFSL holders to proactively analyse their breach…
