From intellectual property to employment to tax, the challenge of managing companies' key assets has never been more pressing. And with the post-Covid revolution in work, technological challenges to IP and strain on public finances, there may be trouble ahead.
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UK GOVERNMENT GIVES GROUND ON CONTROVERSIAL FOREIGN INFLUENCE REGISTRATION SCHEME
11th-hour reforms to the proposed foreign influence policy will be met with relief by businesses, NGOs and charities as Government makes significant …
Supreme Court decision gives further clarity on claims by distressed companies against directors
Although not directly concerned with directors' liabilities, the recent Supreme Court judgment in Stanford International Bank Ltd v HSBC Bank PLC …
Hong Kong SFC primed to let retail investors trade cryptocurrencies
The securities regulator has issued a consultation on the plan as the city pushes ahead on its goal of becoming a crypto hubA major virtual asset (VA) …
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Australian IPO Review 2022: Key US securities developments
ESG takes centre stage The increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives ushered in by the changing of the US …
Australian IPO Review 2022: Regulatory developments
In 2022, ASIC has continued to be focused on forecasts, greenwashing and product design and distribution obligations. ASX released a public …
Australian IPO Review 2022: Key themes
SPB227611-Icon 1_2022 in review-DO.png 2022 in review After a record-breaking 2021, the Australian IPO market slowed …
Australia’s Privacy Act Review – key issues for consultation
The Australian Attorney-General's Department released its Privacy Act Review Report 2022 on 16 February 2023 (the Report). The Report puts forward 116 …
Australian IPO Review 2022: Readying yourself for a change of season
Following a slower year for IPOs in 2022, potential IPO candidates may be sitting on the sidelines waiting for a change of season and more buoyant …
Australian IPO Review 2022: 2023 Predictions
Capital markets should pick up in mid to late 2023, provided economic stability returns Given the number of IPOs that have been put on hold, we expect …
Australian IPO Review 2022: IPOs by the numbers
Back to basics Consistent with global IPO markets, the Australian IPO market retracted from its 2021 highs, with lower IPO volume than the average of …
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