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Issuing MCI securities – Practical learnings 12 months on

From The Fold Legal

Last year innovative and landmark reforms were introduced that gave companies limited by guarantee the ability to raise capital by issuing mutual capital instruments ( MCIs) without risking their status as

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07 Sep 2020

History repeats – The risks of inadequate due diligence

From The Fold Legal

Exposure to historical non-compliance can be fatal for purchasers but many don’t include it in their due diligence. ASIC is on the warpath and you can be liable even if

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24 Jul 2020

3 tips to raise funds efficiently in a tough market

From The Fold Legal

To commercialise and grow, your business needs capital. But the ongoing fallout from COVID-19 means this may be easier said than done. For a variety of reasons debt may also

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24 Jun 2020

Retain staff and increase business with non-cash incentives

From The Fold Legal

The COVID-19 pandemic is testing us all but innovation is thriving. Increase revenue, retain cash and keep staff and referral partners motivated by being innovative with non-cash incentives. If done

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11 May 2020

Managing the risk of recovery in financial portfolio transfer transactions

From The Fold Legal

We’ve recently noticed that both buyers and sellers have heightened concerns about their risks and exposures when transferring financial advice portfolios. Both are looking for different ways to manage their

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18 Sep 2019

Deal trends: Warranties and indemnities in the sale of financial advice portfolios

From The Fold Legal

The sale of financial advice portfolios is on the rise and both buyers and sellers are finding new ways to allocate risk. In this post, we put the current deal

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14 Aug 2019

Don’t lose tomorrow’s leaders, lock them in

From The Fold Legal

As the level of M&A activity increases in the financial services industry post Royal Commission, it’s time to put in place incentives so you don’t lose key employees. Many business

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13 Mar 2019

Deal breakers and deal changers in the financial planning M&A space

From The Fold Legal

The financial services industry has seen blow after blow recently with the introduction of new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) education standards and the Royal Commission into Misconduct

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05 Feb 2019

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]