CP 104 Submission on ASIC’s consultation paper on Internet Discussion Sites

In the submission we argue that ASIC’s proposed approach to regulating Internet Discussion Sites will have the effect of decreasing the availability to consumers of independent sources of information and opinion. We also take issue with ASIC’s interpretation and administration of the licensing and financial product advice laws. more >

ASIC proposes relief to protect trustees from unintentionally giving “implied advice”

Mark Bland’s article “Action and no-action on superannuation advice” appears in the December 2008/January 2009 edition of Australian Superannuation Law Bulletin (Vol 20 No 5) more >

Securities lending — issues for superannuation funds

A lot of attention has been given to securities lending and short selling of late by the media, regulators and government. Attention has also been given to the superannuation fund trustees and other institutional investors that participate in securities lending. But what attention should funds give to securities lending? more >