The article provides guidance for directors assisting owners, managers and shareholders with succession planning in SMEs.

The governance code comparison table has been updated to reflect the recent rewrite of the NZX Corporate Governance Code.

he out of court settlement of the continuous disclosure civil proceedings negotiated between the Securities Commission and Nuplex is a good result for all stakeholders.

Our New Zealand expert John Thorman gives an update on the Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill.

FMA has left the listed company field to the NZX and has concentrated on unlisted companies and public sector entities.

Article discusses the voluntary framework to disclose material impacts of climate change on performance and prospects.

The NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has sought feedback on whether a DIN should be introduced.

The takeaway point from this case - care must be taken in providing a personal guarantee when involved in a business.

The Act removes an escape for directors and company officers by imposing mandatory reporting obligations on liquidators.

The constitution of a company generally stipulates how many directors are required to sign documents to bind the company.

Difficult requirements and significant FMCA penalties can discourage organisations from planning a public capital raise.

Organisational leadership should be three-dimensional - there are three teams that make up the trinity of leadership.

The Financial Markets Conduct Act will reserve criminal sanctions for misconduct which is deliberate and reckless.

These measures should support Government efforts to cushion the economic impact and support businesses, jobs and income.

Key questions that directors should be asking themselves to ensure they achieve this.

Directors have the right to privacy over their home address within the proposed Director Identification Number regime.

Four directors of construction company breached their duties as directors.

It is important for directors of companies incorporated in New Zealand to be aware of these recent changes.

The High Court found the directors of Lombard guilty on charges arising from untrue statements made in offer documents.

Directors can take comfort from the decision which overturned the High Court's interpretation of s 9 of the LRA 1936.