From 1 July 2019, Australian consumers and small businesses will be able to lodge complaints with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) about the conduct of financial firms dating back to 1 January 2008 but complaints must be lodged with AFCA between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020. After this 12 month period, AFCA will no not be able to accept legacy complaints.
Read MoreThis article explores the rights of beneficiaries and trustees during allegations of misconduct relating to a trust deed.
Read MoreAn update on on our previous article: 60 million reasons to perfect your security interest
The Full Court of the Supreme Court of NSW has rejected an appeal against the decision in Forge Group Power Pty Limited (in liquidation) (receivers and managers appointed) v General Electric International Inc NSWSC 52 (11 February 2016).
Read MoreThe growing jurisprudence in Australia in relation to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) has demonstrated, once again, how a defective registration on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) can result in a security interest being unenforceable upon the grantor of that security interest becoming insolvent.
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