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06 August 2008
Basis Capital v BT: Investor’s rights to application and redemption monies
A recent decision by the New South Wales Supreme Court in Basis Capital v BT shows that the rights of investors and members in a registered managed investment scheme are highly dependent on the facts, the nature of the financial products offered and the administration and drafting of the constitution and product disclosure statement of the scheme.
29 July 2008
New Zealand: Patents Bill introduced to Parliament
Following the release of a draft Patents Bill in 2005, a new Patents Bill has now been introduced to the New Zealand Parliament for a first reading. The Bill will then be referred to a select committee.
16 July 2008
Release of Senator Wong’s Green Paper on Carbon Pollution Reduction
Senator Penny Wong today released the Australian Government’s Green Paper on Carbon Pollution Reduction (Green Paper).
15 July 2008
New ASIC disclosure requirements for unlisted property schemes
ASIC Consultation Paper 100 seeks submissions on a draft regulatory guide titled Unlisted property schemes—improving disclosure for retail investors (Guide).
15 July 2008
New ASIC disclosure requirements for unlisted mortgage schemes
On 8 July 2008 ASIC released a consultation paper and draft regulatory guide outlining proposed enhanced disclosure requirements to retail investors by unlisted mortgage schemes and proposing a benchmark-based disclosure model.
