2013 is shaping up to be a major year for reforms and consultations in the financial services sector. In the last few weeks alone three announcements/releases have taken place, namely: Changes to disclosure requirements un...

In March 2013 Federal Treasury released material outlining proposals for so-called "fine-tuning" amendments to the National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010. While the proposals may be "fine-tuning" amendments in a leg...

On 8 April the government commenced public consultation on exposure draft legislation for a statutory definition of charity. The definition is contained in the Charities Bill 2013 and is expected to commence on 1 January 2014.�...

On April 2, national firm Hunt & Hunt appointed a new Partner Richard Williams to its Melbourne office. Williams brings with him 6 staff, adding extra depth to a strong Banking & Finance practice at Hunt & Hunt. ...

Since May 2012, the Federal Government has made a series of announcements as to concerns with those involved in the supply chain. While the government has moved against its own officers believed to have been involved in crimina...

Recently Mr Bill Shorten MP surprised everyone when he announced that the Federal Government would be dropping the small business lending reforms to the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (NCCP). The small business ...