Navigating Global Compliance: The Power of Jurisdictional Equivalence
In today’s interconnected financial landscape, businesses frequently encounter complex cross-border regulatory challenges. Complying with overlapping or conflicting rules from multiple jurisdictions often results in inefficiencies, increased costs, and operational friction. What if compliance could be managed through a dynamic engine, aligning jurisdictional obligations in a clear, consistent, and strategic manner? At Thaddeus Martin Consulting (TMC), […]
SOLO Token: Reimagining Compliance for Institutional Digital Assets
The tokenization of traditional assets is rapidly transforming institutional finance. Yet while the assets themselves are being digitized, the compliance infrastructure supporting them remains stubbornly analog, creating significant friction in capital formation and deployment. View article here:
Tokenising AMITs and MITs: A Smarter Approach to Compliance and Tax Integrity
Australia’s Attribution Managed Investment Trust (AMIT) and Managed Investment Trust (MIT) frameworks are built around tax transparency, investor certainty, and efficient income attribution. They work—mostly. But as the financial landscape changes, tokenised assets sit in a grey area, leaving compliance gaps and unnecessary friction. Rather than treating tokenisation as a challenge, policymakers should see it […]
Why Template Policies Fall Short for ASIC Compliance— and How Thaddeus Martin Consulting Does It Differently
In today’s regulatory environment, businesses must go beyond superficial compliance measures to meet the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)’s high standards. While compliance templates may seem like a quick fix, they rarely deliver the robust, integrated frameworks ASIC expects. At Thaddeus Martin Consulting (TMC), we specialize in creating tailored compliance systems that address emerging […]
Lean Clean Technology: Driving Compliance and Sustainable Growth
Compliance is changing. It’s no longer just about avoiding penalties or meeting the bare minimum—it’s about stepping up, leading, and making a meaningful difference. Lean clean technology is at the centre of this shift, helping businesses and investors align innovation with sustainability. One example close to home is an Australian fund of funds focused on […]
Navigating Compliance with Clarity: Insights from Thaddeus Martin Consulting
The regulatory landscape for private equity and venture capital investment managers is more complex than ever. With the rise of new compliance obligations, increasing cybersecurity concerns, and the growing importance of sustainability, having a strong, adaptive compliance framework isn’t just a necessity—it’s a strategic move. At Thaddeus Martin Consulting (TMC), we’re dedicated to helping private […]
November 2024 Monthly Compliance Wrap
Sustainability Updates on New Sustainability Reporting Regime – ASIC Seeks Feedback On 7 November 2024, ASIC released the draft Regulatory Guide 000 on the sustainability reporting regime, seeking public feedback before it takes effect in January 2025. This regime mandates annual sustainability reports with climate-related financial disclosures for large businesses and financial institutions. ASIC’s guide […]
October 2024 Monthly Compliance Wrap
Sustainability Governance: Macquarie Bank Fined for Market Manipulation in Electricity Futures Macquarie Bank was fined a record $4.995 million by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP) for breaching market integrity rules by allowing suspicious orders in the electricity futures market. From January to September 2022, Macquarie permitted 50 suspicious orders, placed by three clients, to manipulate […]
September 2024 Monthly Compliance Wrap
Sustainability Climate-related Financial Disclosure On 9 September 2024, the climate-related financial disclosure legislation was passed by the Parliament and set to commence in January 2025. The legislation mandates the disclosure of climate-related financial information within Australia’s corporate disclosure framework, including details on reporting entities, assurance requirements, and enforcement. Entities subject to mandatory disclosure are categorised […]
July 2023 Monthly Compliance Wrap
Sustainability Risk Compliance TMC updates TMC is delighted to have advised Glow Capital Partners on compliance matters in relation to first deal; the acquisition of a controlling stake in Melbourne-headquartered clothing supplier Cargo Crew. The TMC crew held its semi-annual strategy day, reflecting on the growth and success of the past year and setting new […]