Asia: Consumer Protection

When a borrower defaults on a loan, does the lender have an immediate right to repossess property or force a sale? This article examines the negotiation options available to borrowers after loan default, the statutory protections under the National Credit Code, and the enforcement rights and obligations of lenders under Queensland's Property Law Act 2023.

The Reserve Bank of India has issued comprehensive Master Directions for Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platforms, introducing significant changes to capital requirements, operational obligations, and participant eligibility. These new regulations mandate a minimum net worth of INR 25 crore for platform operators, formalize the role of credit guarantee funds, and establish that all factoring units must be strictly "without recourse" to MSME sellers, fundamentally reshaping the framework for tr

Hong Kong is introducing sweeping reforms to its unsecured lending market, targeting predatory practices that have long exposed vulnerable borrowers and innocent third parties to aggressive debt collection. The new measures, set to roll out in two phases starting August 2026, will impose debt servicing ratio caps on low-income earners, ban the use of loan referees, and mandate credit reporting through a centralised platform.

Investigations are stressful – for everyone involved. So it’s no surprise the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has held that there are inherent psychosocial risks involved in the investigation process. In a recent decision affirming the validity of two improvement notices issued to the Department of Education by SafeWork NSW, the Commission reminds employers of their duty to identify and mitigate those risks, and the consequences when they don’t.

Parenting orders under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”) determine post separation living arrangements for a child, allocation of parental responsibility, and may include orders about education, such as which school a child/ren should attend. Courts have emphasised that parents must take positive action to ensure children spend time with or live with each parent in accordance with parenting orders.

Evi's journey from secretary to partner at Suryomurcito & Co spans 24 years, demonstrating how professional growth, work-life balance, and long-term commitment can flourish within a single organization.

中国最高人民法院が公表した典型事例では、ライブコマースで販売された偽造フェイスクリームをめぐり、販売業者が第一義的責任を負い、配

Food-safety enforcement in India has begun to look markedly different over the past few months. Five-star hotels, restaurant chains, quick-commerce dark stores, food manufacturers, nutraceutical companies and even celebrity endorsers have come under regulatory scrutiny.

欧盟《通用产品安全法规》（GPSR）于2024年12月13日全面适用，标志着欧盟产品安全监管体系的系统性重构。

中国最高人民法院が公表した典型事例では、ライブコマースで販売された偽造フェイスクリームをめぐり、販売業者が第一義的責任を負い、配

On June 18, 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued an stating that if a brand’s product label, website, or advertising uses the term ‘100%’ in any claim about composition, ingredients, or naturalness, then that claim must be literally and verifiably true.

When India's food regulator ordered Dabur to stop selling products labeled "100% Pure," the Delhi High Court intervened with an interim stay. The case raises fundamental questions about how absolute advertising claims should be regulated and whether prohibitory action can be taken without adequate procedural safeguards.