Day 14 October 2021

IP & Technology

Can Data Be Traded Like Shares? Understanding the Future of Data Exchanges

On the demand side, AI to learn needs to ‘drink’ from vast, diverse data pools collected from multiple sources. On the supply side, many companies also are looking at how to ‘monetise’ data for uses outside their own business. We are heading into a world of ‘data as a commodity’, but what would a data trading environment look like?

The World Economic Forum has been working up a model of ‘data exchanges’ operated by data marketplace service providers (DMSPs).

Gavin McInnes
October 14, 2021

Business Transactions & M&A, Corporate & Commercial

How to Navigate the Initial Public Offering (IPO) Process & ASX Listing Rules

This guide provides an overview of the process for conducting an initial public offering (IPO) in Australia and sets out, at a high level, some of the key legal and structuring issues relevant to a company seeking to conduct an IPO and list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). There are a variety of reasons why a company may consider an IPO, including to raise capital and provide additional financial flexibility and access to capital markets to pursue growth opportunities.

Gavin McInnes
October 14, 2021

Corporate & Commercial

How to Use Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to Protect Confidential Information

Sharing knowledge and information is often necessary when running an organisation, including not-for-profit and/or charitable organisations. In some cases, this knowledge and information might be confidential. For example, it might contain trade secrets or donor lists which could cause monetary or reputational harm if made public. One way to protect against the risk of harm, whilst still sharing confidential information, is to enter into a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Gavin McInnes
October 14, 2021