BLB News
SMSF BORROWING & DOUBLE STAMP DUTY
31/08/2011
Recently we have seen several transactions where limited recourse borrowing property transactions may trigger double stamp duty. We thought it timely to run through some scenario's to assist you if you are planning a transaction or currently undertaking one.PPSR - A REGIME FOR FLOATING CHARGES
30/08/2011
In our previous July BLB Newsletter we provided a brief overview of the new Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) to commence in October 2011. In this article we continue our summaries of some of the important changes and new procedures being introduced.HR MANAGER PENALISED FOR THE EMPLOYER'S BREACHES
30/08/2011
In a recent decision by the Federal Magistrates Court, a Human Resources Manager of a company was ordered to pay a penalty for being knowingly involved in breaches of workplace laws by his employer.ASIC REGULATORY GUIDELINES ON ADVISER TRAINING ARE DUE SOON
30/08/2011
In April this year ASIC issued Consultation Paper 153 (CP 153) outlining a proposed new financial adviser licencing framework for industry feedback and comment. ASIC is scheduled to release Regulatory Guidelines on adviser training requirements in August this year.