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Net Tangible Asset Requirement Set To Increase For Responsible Entities
ASIC is set to increase the net tangible assets requirements for responsible entities of registered managed investment schemes, IDPS operators, and corporate directors of retail CCIVs, with changes taking effect from 1 July 2027. The updated thresholds will reflect inflation adjustments since 2013 and will be indexed annually going forward. Entities impacted by these regulatory changes will need to ensure compliance with the new minimum financial requirements before the implementation date.
Australia Finance
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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IP Australia Updates Computer-implemented Invention Guidance Following Aristocrat ’25
IP Australia has updated its Patent Manual following the High Court's decision in Aristocrat Technologies, providing clearer guidance on patentability of computer-implemented inventions. While the changes don't broadly expand patentability for software inventions, they establish a more structured framework for applicants to challenge narrow claim characterizations during examination, particularly in sectors like fintech, AI, and digital services.
Australia IP
SF
Spruson & Ferguson
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Blockchain Bites: High Court Endorses Expansive Financial Product Definitions In Block Earner Appeal; ASIC Hits Pause: No-action Relief For Digital Asset Businesses Extended To 30 September 2026; Ready Or Not: Australia’s Travel Rule Starts On 1 July
Australia's High Court has delivered a landmark ruling in favour of ASIC against Block Earner, finding that crypto yield products fall within existing financial services laws. The decision endorses an expansive approach to financial product definitions and marks the first time the High Court has examined crypto-assets under financial services legislation. Meanwhile, ASIC has extended its no-action relief for digital asset businesses to 30 September 2026, and Australia's Travel Rule for virtual asset transfe
Australia Finance
PA
Piper Alderman
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