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"All BTA holders became Tax file US residents for some reason. Hence the need for a W8-ben."

I'm in the same boat. Its disgusting and it has led to all our capital loss as we could have all bailed (and I definitely would have) much earlier. NObody wants to help and commsec says their hands are tied if the US end knocks it back. COmplete silence from Biota.

If I was a richer man not just an ordinary working stiff, I would have a crack at organising some kind of class action at the disgusting way we've been treated.