From 8 April 2021, it became a criminal offence to enter into a cartel arrangement under New Zealand law.

The High Court sent a strong message to directors against the dangers of companies continuing to trade whilst insolvent.

A recent UK judgment may make it easier for victims of fraud to trace property through complex money laundering schemes.

The finding that a liquidator fabricated a key document, highlights the need for regulation of the insolvency profession.

Companies operating offshore are subject to not only NZ bribery and corruption laws, but also those of other countries.

New Zealand, although devastatingly unsuccessful in the Cricket World Cup 2015 final, did hit match-fixing for six.

This decision resolves a question which has been long-unsettled in UK law and brings the UK into line with New Zealand.

This is a review of a number of recent cases involving corporates caught in what may be described as corrupt behaviour.

Doubts cast on the extent which directors can rely on their liability cover to pay for legal costs.

The Government is moving to create a special regime to unwind Ponzi schemes in a way which is fair to all investors.

Civil pecuniary penalties can be hefty and are being used increasingly in major commercial statutes to drive compliance.

The Crimes Act 1961 (CA) is the key piece of legislation governing bribery in New Zealand. Part 6 of the CA (ss 99 – 106)

The Crimes Act 1961 (CA) is the key piece of legislation governing bribery in New Zealand. Part 6 of the CA (ss 99 – 106) deals with bribery and corruption in respect of public sector corruption in New Zealand

New Zealand's anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism framework is undergoing significant transformation as the Department of Internal Affairs assumes sole supervisory authority with enhanced enforcement capabilities. The reforms introduce risk-based compliance settings, extended reporting timeframes, and stricter obligations for reporting entities to align their risk assessments with regulatory perspectives.

The case sheds light on how NZ courts could interpret market manipulation prohibitions as they apply to on-market trades.

A workable solution to the vexed directors' crimes provisions in the recently passed Companies Amendment Act.

The Crimes Act 1961 (CA) is the key piece of legislation governing bribery in New Zealand.

Article explores the causes & consequences of insurance fraud.

The article reviews the consequences of match-fixing and how sponsors can be protected in their sponsorship agreements.

Following the release of a draft Bill for public consultation in September 2008, and the recent publication of Cabinet papers and a regulatory impact statement, the Anti- Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill (Bill) has finally been introduced to Parliament.