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Small business lending reform package postponed indefinitely

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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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

Accountant AFSL

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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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

Property funds alert: non-residents tax hit

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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May 16 2012

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

ASIC RG 46: unlisted property schemes, improving disclosure

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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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

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

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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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

Modifications to simplified PDS regime

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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January 12 2012

Mandatory compliance with the Simplified Product Disclosure Statement (Simplified PDS) regime for simple managed investment schemes and superannuation funds is due to commence on 22 June 2012

Changes to ASIC financial requirements for responsible entities of managed investment schemes

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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November 9 2011

ASIC has released new financial requirements for responsible entities of managed investment schemes in an effort to ensure that ‘schemes wanting to take on the responsibility of managing investors’ money are backed up by responsible entities (REs) with appropriate financial substance.’

AMLCTF update: new AUSTRAC enrolment and registration requirements for reporting entities

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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October 27 2011

New AUSTRAC enrolment and registration requirements for reporting entities From 1 November 2011, all reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AMLCTF Act), including those that have an exemption under the AMLCTF Act, will need to enrol with AUSTRAC

ASIC consultation paper 163: unlisted property schemes: update to RG 46

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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September 7 2011

The unlisted property fund industry is the latest to receive a new range of proposals aimed at improving disclosure to retail investors

Draft future of financial advice legislation released

Hall & Wilcox
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Australia
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August 30 2011

Treasury yesterday released draft legislation of the first tranche of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms for public consultation

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