29 Jan 2024

Data security: why regular inactive customer account purges are a must

Cybersecurity starts with clean data practices. By regularly purging inactive accounts, you not only comply with legal obligations but also fortify your business against cyber threats. Don’t let dormant accounts become a cyber threat.

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27 Sept 2023

The register of foreign ownership of Australian assets – When to notify

Tasha Naige and Narisse Fechner discuss recent changes to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth), including the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets, which commenced on 1 July 2023.

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4 Apr 2023

Myth-busting: Electronic execution of documents

Tasha Naige outlines six common myths to consider in light of recent significant changes to the Corporations Act, facilitating electronic execution of documents by companies.

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28 Sept 2022

Optus cyber attack - fallout and lessons

Tasha Naige discusses the recent cyber attack on Optus and how its reported loss of 9.8m customer records has shone the light on the potential fallout for companies who become victim of a significant cyber security incident.

8 Aug 2022

Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) – an alternative to managed investment schemes

DMAW Lawyers provides an update on the corporate collective investment vehicle framework (CCIV), including registration of CCIV’s from 1 July 2022. The new framework aims to attract further investment from foreign investors to Australia.

17 Feb 2022

At last… certainty on electronic signatures and virtual meetings

On 10 February 2022, the Federal Government passed new legislation (per the Corporations Amendment (Meetings and Documents) Bill 2021 (Cth)) (2022 amendments) that amends the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) to expand...

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