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Private credit’s reckoning: why governance failures are becoming the real risk for AFSL holders and directors
By: Suzanne Craig and Thomas Cavanagh The collapse of Shield, First Guardian and property developer Bathla has transformed private credit from an investment story into a governance story. Suzanne Craig and Thomas Cavanagh examine ASIC's emerging enforcement strategy, the growing exposure of AFSL holders and directors, and the implications for D&O and professional indemnity insurers. Background For much of the last decade, Australia's private credit market has been viewed as ...
New $10 million environmental fines: What dairy farmers and SMEs need to know
By: Neil Beadle and Finlay Watson What has changed? New Zealand's Resource Management Act's new maximum fine of $10 million for corporate offenders has attracted significant attention.1 For large corporates, the message from New Zealand Parliament appears clear. What was once a $600,000 maximum fine has become $10 million. The intent is plainly to expose serious environmental offending to significantly greater penalties. But what does that mean for dairy farmers and ...
Wotton Kearney named a 5-Star Employer of Choice for 2026
Wotton Kearney has once again been named a 5-Star Employer of Choice 2026 by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer, recognising law firms that are leading the way in creating positive, people-focused workplaces. The recognition reflects our commitment to building a workplace where high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. Over the past 12 months, we’ve continued to invest in developing our people, creating room for career stretch ...