Need for speed: ASX proposes changes to abbreviate the traditional rights issue timetable and provides a leg-up for small cap raisings *

Australia - July 31 2012
As part of its wider package of reforms to the regulation of capital raisings by ASX-listed entities, ASX has announced a proposal to shorten the standard timetable for traditional entitlement offers by up to two weeks, and changes that have the effect of reducing the spread requirements and increasing the ability of small caps to raise capital. 

Co-authors: Adam D'Andreti, Rachael Bassil.

Putting your money where your mouth is: is there a case for a “put-up or shut-up rule” in Australia? *

Australia, United Kingdom - June 29 2012
The recent public tussle between the board of Spotless and Spotless’ suitors at Pacific Equity Partners led to a number of market participants and commentators to call for Australia to strengthen targets’ arms by introducing a form of the UK’s “put up or shut up” rule.

Co-authors: David Clee , Andrew Bullock.