INFO 84
Independence of external administrators: A guide for creditors
This is Information Sheet 84 (INFO 84). It provides general information for unsecured creditors in a liquidation, voluntary administration or deed of company arrangement (DOCA) to help you decide whether the external administrator is independent.
In plain English
INFO 84 explains independence requirements for external administrators in liquidations, voluntary administrations, and DOCAs.
INFO 84 is guidance from ASIC. It’s for unsecured creditors involved in insolvency proceedings. It helps creditors assess if an external administrator is independent. Independence is vital for fair administration. This guide doesn't state when it commenced or was last revised.
Why it matters
Creditors need to ensure administrators are independent. This protects against conflicts of interest. It helps maintain fairness and integrity in insolvency processes for Australian businesses.
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Issuing regulator
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