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NSW Government releases NSW Gas Plan to 'reset' its regulatory approach for the sector
The NSW Government has released the NSW Gas Plan which foreshadows more gas development in the State in conjunction with the introduction of tough new legislation to manage future developments. ...
What the regulators said at the ASFA Conference
Earlier today representatives of ASIC and APRA provided some insights into their thinking at a session called Up close and personal with the regulators at the annual conference of the Australian Superannuation Funds Association in Melbourne Senior Regulatory Counsel Michael Mathieson reports ...
High Court examines powers of responsible entities
The High Court has reaffirmed the powers of a responsible entity are ultimately derived from the scheme's constitution, but the exercise of those powers is constrained by the statutory and fiduciary duties imposed on the responsible entity. ...
Proposed disallowance of FoFA 'streamlining' regulation fails
A motion to disallow the vast majority of the provisions of the Corporations Amendment Streamlining Future of Financial Advice Regulation 2014 has failed Associate Rosie Thomas and Senior Regulatory Counsel Michael Mathieson report ...
New developments in Mongolia - government restructure and new permitting regime
The Mongolian Government has been particularly active in the first half of October introducing changes to Ministerial responsibilities and a draft Law that if enacted would reform the nations permitting regime These developments will be of interest to existing and prospective investors in Mongolia ...
What do the product intervention powers of the UK financial conduct regulator look like?
If you have been following the Financial System Inquiry you will not have missed the idea of giving the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ASIC additional product intervention powers These powers exist in the UK What do they look like This question is more relevant than ever right now ...
Big Data v 'personal advice' - an unequal contest?
There is a contest underway between two heavyweights In one corner of the ring we have Big Data In the other corner we have the definition of personal advice in section 766B3 of the Corporations Act ...
Queensland property legislation passed (incl 20% deposit)
The Land Sales and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014, which will streamline the sale of property in Queensland, was passed by the Queensland Parliament yesterday. Partner Alister Fitzgerald provi ...
Lend Lease Development - will the High Court be moved on what 'moves' the transfer?
In Lend Lease Development Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue, the Victorian Court of Appeal decided that certain 'development contributions' made by a purchaser to a vendor did not form part of the consideration that 'moved' the transfer of land to the purchaser. ...
WA Supreme Court provides further guidance on challenging adjudication determinations made under the Construction Contracts Act
The WASC has provided additional guidance on the types of errors that can lead to an adjudicators determination being quashed by the court ...