by Hive Legal | Aug 6, 2018 | Publications
Issuers of exchange traded products (ETPs) should be aware of the key recommendations contained in ASIC’s Report 583, which sets out its comprehensive review of ETPs gleaned from stakeholder data over the period 1 January 2016 to 30 September 2017 as well as trading...
by Hive Legal | Jul 5, 2018 | Publications
Snapshot The Senate has launched an inquiry regarding the Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (Cth) (Bill) and submissions are currently open until 18 July 2018. Given recent confusion, this is an opportunity for private health insurers to clarify...
by Hive Legal | Jun 4, 2018 | Publications
Foreign financial services providers offering services to wholesale clients in Australia should consider the impact of ASIC’s proposed foreign Australian Financial Services licence on their business. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)...
by Hive Legal | May 30, 2018 | Publications
Still confused about recent reforms to benefit limitation periods? You’re not alone. But this is important. To be confident that you are compliant you need to review all existing products and fund rules where they include waiting periods or other benefit limitation...
by Hive Legal | Jul 20, 2017 | Publications
Sector snapshot Australia is recognised for its innovative, profitable, competitive and sophisticated financial services sector. Its domestic financial sector regulation is recognised as world’s best practice, providing a secure and transparent base for expansion...
by Hive Legal | Jun 6, 2017 | Publications
Sector snapshot The energy sector is a major contributor to the Australian economy. The market capitalisation of energy companies in the ASX200 is about $74 billion. Australia has extensive energy resources from both renewable and non-renewable sources. Australia is a...
