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Current issues and challenges facing Australian directors and boards
This detailed report examines key issues and challenges facing Australian boards and directors in 2012. The report captures the responses of directors representing more than 300 organisations across a wide range of industries to an online survey carried out in November 2011.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 19 April 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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Exclusivity, break fees and financial assistance: how an unenforceable agreement came 'back from the dead'
In this briefing, Wragge & Co's corporate team analyse a recent case which demonstrates how unlawful financial assistance by a public company almost, but not quite, led to an agreement being ruled unenforceable.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 07 March 2012 | Practice Area: Sales and Asset Finance
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You do the math: new accounting rules for UK limited partnerships
New accounting and disclosure rules will result in many investment funds being subject to accounting requirements similar to those of limited companies. This briefing outlines the changes and considers what steps UK limited partnerships might take to remain outside the ambit of the new rules.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Reporting
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Remuneration Code: FSA publishes final guidance and consults on 'Dear CEO' letters
The FSA has published finalised guidance on the Remuneration Code, and has also launched a consultation on two proposed 'Dear CEO' letters. This briefing note is intended to make businesses aware of the new material.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 11 August 2011 | Practice Area: Financial Reporting
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Financial services regulatory update – 15 July
This weekly update from Macfarlanes looks at the European Securities and Markets Authority’s consultation on proposals for the level 2 rules to supplement the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 15 July 2011 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
Weekly financial services update: new EVCA handbook & FSA policy on client money & asset return
This weekly round-up of financial services regulatory news from Macfarlanes covers the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association’s new Handbook on professional standards as well as the FSA’s recently published policy statement on client money and asset return.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 16 June 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
What is compliance in Indonesia?
Baker & McKenzie discusses how Indonesia is catching up with the global trend of fighting corruption through various laws.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 26 April 2011 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
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Reforming the UK banking sector - the Vickers report
The Independent Commission on Banking was set up in the wake of the financial crisis to consider reforms of the UK banking sector, in an effort to promote financial stability and competition. This interim report sets out possible reform options and seeks views, evidence and analysis in response.
Law Firm: Independent Commission on Banking | Published: 11 April 2011 | Practice Area: Retail Banking
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Words and phrases for lawyers to avoid in presentations
There are a number of words and phrases frequently used by lawyers that can add to the challenges GCs face when making presentations to a board or committee. In this briefing, Reed Smith attempts to identify some of these words and phrases and suggest alternate approaches.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 07 April 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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UAE property law: do directors need to consider personal liability issues?
Hadef & Partners takes a closer look at what limited liability may really mean for company directors.
Law Firm: Hadef & Partners | Published: 28 March 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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