News Archive
Below you can find links to all the features we have published at Assured. It may seem like boasting but they are a perfect read for a rainy day with a cup of coffee or tea in your hand.
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A raft of temporary laws have been introduced in most Australian jurisdictions which provide a statutory framework to ensure executions are effective in the wake of COVID-19.
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We've highlighted some of the major improvements made to the small business restructuring process in its final form, since the exposure draft of the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Act and Regulations.
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A deed must, at the very least, be signed, sealed and delivered in order to be effective. Our latest Did you know post provides useful insight on what "delivery" means in this context.
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In our current insolvency environment, knowing how to navigate through the public examinations process is particularly important. To help you, we've put together a cheat sheet that explains the basics as well as how to make the most of the whole process.
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A significant shift has occurred in lending from non-major banks to major banks for new mortgages and refinances; June 2020 was the first month in over two years where major banks outperformed smaller lenders in refinancing.
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We’ve all at some point been asked, or at least considered, the question: What would you do in a zombie apocalypse? Well, the year is 2020, and for many business owners and insolvency practitioners, the question is no longer so far-fetched.
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We’ve all at some point been asked, or at least considered, the question: What would you do in a zombie apocalypse? Well, the year is 2020, and for many business owners and insolvency practitioners, the question is no longer so far-fetched.
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The outbreak of COVID-19 has been a test of government response, infrastructure, public cooperation and resilience. However, it is also a test of the effectiveness and scope of ‘force majeure’ clauses in a number of legal agreements, and its ability to be enlivened as a result of the pandemic.
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In a study of judgments on insolvent trading from 2004 to 2017, there are no instances where a director successfully argued an insolvent trading defence.
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Market Insights - Nathaniel Murray from NSW Town Planning discusses how cutting corners with unauthorised residential works is often a costly lesson.
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Market Insights - Nathaniel Murray from NSW Town Planning discusses Building Information Certificates and the implications for unauthorised works.
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Market Insights - Nathaniel Murray from NSW Town Planning outlines the key differences between exempt development and development without consent.
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Practices like pheonixing that can leave employee benefits costs unpaid have been targeted by recent legislation.
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Market Insights - our colleague David Turner discuses how the majority of disputes actually settle in a meeting room rather than a courtroom.
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Market Insights - Matthew Meynell from Colliers International shares an update on CBD and metro commercial rental market growth.
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Insolvency practitioners can take comfort that they will be protected from third-party costs when seeking directions from a Court in the discharge of their duties and powers.
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Market Insights - Our colleagues Graziella Myers and Araceli Robledo (Paralegal and Business Development Adviser respectively) discuss navigating returning to work from maternity leave.
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Market Insights - Nigel Abbott, Director of FUNDSITION, discusses the advantages small to medium enterprises have gained through crowd source funding.
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Market Insights - Matt Lahood, The Agency CEO, reflects on the recent Federal Election, the 'credit crunch' and the effects on borrowing in the current property market.
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Market Insights - Talitha Fishburn, NSW Barrister, shares what she enjoys the most in her role as a barrister.
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Home grown and casual property investors beware. The retrospective tax treatment of vacant land is likely to change soon.
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Market Insights - Kathy Sozou, Partner at McGrathNicol, highlights the impact of technology and evolving consumer behaviour for the bottom line of retailers
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Do you know the differences between deeds and agreements?
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Market Insights - Andrew McEvoy, Manager - Corporate Advisory, Restructuring & Turnaround, Insolvency and Transactions at Veritas Advisory, highlights some of the current changes in insolvency practice
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Market Insights - Ren Hor Wong, Executive Chairman and CEO for ASX-listed N1 Holdings, discusses some of the challenges faced by SMEs in the current credit crunch
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Did you know you are entitled to cut a lease short, as a landlord, in order to demolish or substantially renovate the building? However, there is a catch...
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Did you know that the Banking Royal Commission has recommended that the Banking Code of Practice become and enforceable code?
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Market Insights - Andrew McCabe, Partner at Wexted Advisors, outlines the benefits of the Safe Harbour provisions for Director liability and protection
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Did you know service by post now occurs at the end of the 7th, rather than the 4th, working day?
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Did you know phoenix activity costs the Australian government between $2.85 billion and $5.13 billion every year?
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Market Insights - Kathy Sozou, Partner at McGrathNicol, discusses the changing makeup of retail and what impact this will have on shopping centre owners in Australia
Insolvency Law Bulletin – Article
In NSW the appointment of an external administrator over a registered club requires regulator approval - this delays response times and can increase the potential for personal exposure of directors to the company’s debts when facing insolvency
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Toby Llewellyn, Auctioneer at Cooley Auctions, offers his assessment of current auction clearance rates and expectations for spring 2018
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Matt Aubrey, MD at Gordon Brothers, discusses the need for innovative funding solutions to support Australian Industry
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Aaron Brooks, Co-founder and CEO of VAMP, discusses the growth of social media influencers and marketing metrics as tools for customer engagement
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Susanna Taylor from LCM Finance outlines the principles of litigation funding and shared litigation risk solutions
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Phil Quinlan discusses the behaviours of millennial consumers and highlights the importance of using data analytics to gain a competitive advantage
Mental health awareness
Melissa Molluso from NAB and Josh Kwong talk about the importance of mental health awareness, particularly for people who are experiencing financial distress
Introducing Assured
An introduction to Assured, as told by our co-founders Nic Cosgrove and Chris Cruikshank. We promise there are no jokes in this video
Introducing our offices
Take a tour of our offices, with special before and after shots of our renovations!
Oxfam Trailwalker
In August 2017, our Assured co-founders participated in and successfully completed the Oxfam Trailwalker endurance event