Legal Insights
Capital Reductions – A practical guide
Capital reductions allow companies to return capital to shareholders or cancel shares, but the process is tightly regulated under the Corporations Act and ASIC. Understanding the approval requirements, creditor protections and ASIC steps is essential to avoid risk.
Ongoing requirements for NZ companies registered in Australia
Australia is recognised for its reputation as an open, stable, globally connected economy. With its close connections across the Tasman, it’s no surprise that New Zealand businesses often making the move to expand their operations within Australia.
Ongoing requirements for a foreign company registered in Australia
Australia is recognised for its reputation as an open, stable, globally connected economy. It’s no surprise that foreign businesses are making the move to expand their operations within Australia.
Registering a Foreign Company in Australia
Australia is recognised for its reputation as an open, stable, globally connected economy. It’s no surprise that foreign businesses are making the move to expand their operations within Australia.
ASIC commences landmark proceedings against RI Advice Group Pty Ltd for inadequate cyber security
Following multiple cyber-attacks to financial service adviser RI Advice Group Pty Ltd (RI), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission commenced proceedings against RI alleging contravention of its obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) for failure to have adequate cyber security systems as an Australian Financial Services licence holder.