Litigation funders in Australia are seeking licenses they need to operate, but say the new regulatory regime is unnecessary and will add to costs.

In changes that funders say are the result of the government pandering to big business and the insurance lobby, funders have been required to hold a license as of Aug. 22. They also have to comply with investment fund regulations in changes introduced after business groups complained funders were causing a surge in shareholder class actions.

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