Small business lending reform package postponed indefinitely *

Australia - February 25 2013
Following strong opposition by industry groups in relation to the small business lending reforms proposed as a part of the Credit Reforms Phase 2…

Co-authors: Eugene Chen, Mark Inston.

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Accountant AFSL *

Australia - June 28 2012
On 23 June 2012 the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, announced that the Gillard Government intends to introduce a limited Australian financial services licence (AFSL) for accountants

Co-authors: Rebecca James, Andrew Carter, Andrew O'Bryan, John Bassilios.

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Property funds alert: non-residents tax hit *

Australia - May 16 2012
The 2012 Federal Budget will have an adverse impact on non-residents investing in Australia. 

Co-authors: Mark Payne, Andrew Carter.

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ASIC RG 46: unlisted property schemes, improving disclosure *

Australia - May 8 2012
The unlisted property fund industry is the latest recipient of ASIC’s ‘if not why not’ benchmark model of disclosure, set out in the recently updated Regulatory Guide 46 Unlisted property schemes: Improving disclosure for retail investors.

Co-authors: Tony Macvean, Eugene Chen, John Bassilios.

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ASIC focuses on advertising of financial products and services - advertisers beware *

Australia - March 14 2012
ASIC is sending a message that it is prepared to take decisive action against financial services industry participants who create and publish misleading advertisements.

Co-authors: Pamela McAlister, Noel Batrouney.

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