Dec32018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments
Webinar – The Keys to Regulation for Embedded Networks

Webinar – The Keys to Regulation for Embedded Networks

AU Energy Compliance
In this webinar, lawyer and regulatory energy expert Alex Silcock provides a review of regulatory arrangements for embedded networks titled "The Keys to Regulations for Embedded Networks" including key takeaways for Embedded Network Operators, Exempt Sellers and On-Market and Off-Market Retailers. The Keys to Regulations for Embedded Networks The Compliance Quarter team is dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients across the energy sector and this includes insight into current and potential future regulation within the industry. If you have any questions about embedded networks or the sector in general, please do not hesitate to contact us. Below you can view a video of the webinar along with the presentation slides and a full transcript. Background and Current Regulatory Framework Definition of Embedded Network Consumer Protection Benefits of Embedded…
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Nov122018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments

Webinar – Two New Codes for Banking and Lending

Consumer, Financial Services
In our recent webinar focusing on the finance industry, regulatory specialist Dr Drew Donnelly consider two new codes for banking and lending. This year has seen the finalisation of two distinct codes covering lending and banking businesses in Australia: The Banking Code of Conduct 2019 (Banking Code) and the Code of Lending Practice: AFIA Online Small Business Lenders (Lending Code). This webinar forms part of our series looking at the role of fintech, financial services, and the regulatory and compliance environments that surround them. If you would like to know more about our work supporting companies in the fintech and financial services sector, please contact us by clicking here. Below you can view a full transcription of the webinar along with the video. Recent Developments in Banking & Fintech Open…
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Sep142018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments
Webinar – The Exemption Party is Over – bringing embedded networks into the national framework

Webinar – The Exemption Party is Over – bringing embedded networks into the national framework

AU Energy Compliance
In this Compliance Quarter free webinar, founder Connor James, is joined by Alex Silcock to look at the recent news developments that will mean the end of exemptions and what this means for embedded networks and the national framework. We produce content for our clients in the form of webinars, online compliance training, news articles, and analysis. This is delivered through our custom compliance software, the Compliance HUB. In addition, the HUB is focused on helping our clients manage successful compliance programs and is supported by our regulatory expertise. If you would like to know more, please contact us by clicking here to access the contact form. We hope you enjoy the webinar. [embed]https://youtu.be/ZRjf9UyhLZ4[/embed]
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Aug62018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments
NEM Quarterly Retail Market & Regulation Update

NEM Quarterly Retail Market & Regulation Update

AU Energy Compliance
At a recent event for energy executives in Sydney, Compliance Quarter lawyer and regulatory specialist Anne Wardell delivered a presentation looking at updates to the retail market and corresponding regulation during the last quarter titled NEM Quarterly Retail Market & Regulation Update. For our Compliance Quarter clients we have provided access to the presentation slides below - should you wish to discuss this presentation please feel free to contact us. NEM Quarterly Retail Market & Regulation Update Summary Background on Compliance Quarter and sister law firm, Law Quarter. Recently announced Westpac Top 200 Businesses of Tomorrow, focused on the intersection between technology, sound advice, and great service across the sector. Compliance Quarter is also a bronze member of the Australian Solar Council. Law Quarter was an Australian Law Awards finalist…
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Jul302018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments
Webinar – The implications of the ACCC’s report for innovative energy businesses

Webinar – The implications of the ACCC’s report for innovative energy businesses

AU Energy Compliance
In this recent webinar, we looked at the implications of the ACCC Report for innovative energy businesses. As a valued Compliance Quarter client, you have access to the full video, transcript and slides from the webinar. ACCC Report for innovative energy businesses Update on Regulation Agenda 1. The Headline 2. The Findings 3. The Opportunity ACCC Report Slams the Industry (video) Who is winning? Generation Capacity by Region While many incumbents have pointed to the lack of an enduring and stable climate change policy as a cause of investment uncertainty and underinvestment, at the same time, they have had little incentive to invest in new capacity when they are reaping the benefits of higher spot and future prices. Customer Concerns Trends of complaints over time. Billing remains a significant issue.…
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Jul272018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments
Webinar – Managing Energy Consumer Complaints

Webinar – Managing Energy Consumer Complaints

AU Energy Compliance, Consumer
This article provides the full transcript and slides from a recent webinar looking at the background and process for managing energy consumer complaints. Compliance Quarter clients looking to obtain further advice on this important topic should contact the team by clicking here. Agenda 1. Current Trends 2. The Standards 3. The Practice Reporting AER’s published reports provide intelligence on the market. Reports are found here: https://www.aer.gov.au/retail-markets/performance-reporting Another good source of information is each ombudsman scheme’s reports i.e. here https://www.ewon.com.au/page/publications-and-submissions/annual-reports Trends of complaints over time. Billing remains a significant issue. New categories of meter exchange. The reduced number of marketing complaints-will that rise? Expect to see embedded networks present their own issues. Regulatory Obligations NERR(1) A retailer must include, as a minimum requirement in relation to the terms and conditions of…
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Jul42018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments
Webinar – Jurisdictional Derogations from the National Energy Retail Law

Webinar – Jurisdictional Derogations from the National Energy Retail Law

AU Energy Compliance
In this article, we include the transcript and presentation slides from a recent free webinar that examines Jurisdictional Derogations under the National Energy Retail Law. By Alex Silcock, Senior Paralegal and Regulatory Advisor, Compliance Quarter Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania What is the National Energy Consumer Framework (NECF)? NECF consists of the National Energy Retail Law (NERL) and the National Energy Retail Rules. Adopted by all States in the NEM except Victoria which operates under the Victorian Energy Retail Code. Derogations in each jurisdiction. South Australia National Energy Retail Law (Local Provisions) Regulations 2013 New South Wales National Energy Retail Law (Adoption) Act 2012 - Schedule 1; and NERL (Adoption) Regulation 2013 Consumption threshold - NERL (Adoption) regulation - CI 4 Paper Bill charges -…
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Jun292018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments
Power Purchase Agreements – PPAs – new compliance challenges webinar

Power Purchase Agreements – PPAs – new compliance challenges webinar

AU Energy Compliance, Uncategorized
Solar Power Purchase Agreements are on the rise in Australia. Solar PPAs are regulated primarily through AER's (and in Victoria, the ESC's) retail and network exemption framework. This presentation follows on from our earlier webinar on PPAs. We address two current PPAs compliance challenges for solar PPAs: The new lease accounting standard and metering requirements. What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)? A contract to purchase electricity at a pre-determined price for a fixed period. PPAs take a variety of forms physical/virtual, behind-the-meter/market, solar/non-solar. Each type of PPA presents an opportunity as well as certain potential costs. Regulatory Framework for PPAs General Rules Generally, applicable laws and regulations govern PPAs such as: Australian Consumer Law The Corporations Act 2001, including Part 2M.3 Financial Reporting Sector Specific Rules Standard solar PPA…
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Jun202018 by Steven FindleyNo Comments
Should You Outsource Compliance?

Should You Outsource Compliance?

AU Energy Compliance, Consumer
In providing legal, regulatory and compliance services, we see a variety of approaches towards compliance and enable clients to outsource compliance to varying degrees. This article is not intended to argue the overall culture a business should create around compliance (we did that in a fantastic recent article - click here) but investigate some of the options for how a company can resource and manage compliance. By Stephen Findley, Relationship Manager, Compliance Quarter Broadly speaking, a company can operate its compliance management in three ways: Fully in-house - Source, hire and build a team dedicated to compliance Fully outsourced - utilise an individual, team or company of outsourced professionals Blended solution - combine in-house and outsourced And the choices here can often come down to the preferences and experiences of…
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