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ArticleIssues for managed funds in third draft Financial Markets Conduct Act regulationsThis is an overview of issues for managed funds, including KiwiSaver schemes, unit trusts and superannuation schemes.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleStrong mandate for change from NZX listing rule consultationThere will be a further opportunity for reform feedback when NZX releases an exposure draft of the proposed new rules.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleEpic Financial Markets Conduct Bill passedThe Financial Markets Conduct Bill has now been passed and represents a significant achievement for all involved.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleThe Financial Markets Authority Bill - the Shape of Things to ComeThe sweep of powers proposed for the new Super Regulator – the Financial Markets Authority - is spelt out in the Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) Bill introduced to Parliament during last week. The Bill reflects key policy decisions on the shape of the FMA, with a few surprises.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleA Regulator With Teeth: The Enforcement Capabilities of the FMA: Part 2Discussion of the power, genesis and application of the FMA.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleFirst phase FMCA begins 1 April: a new financial markets conduct regimeWe highlight the main things to look out for in the new regimes of the reform of New Zealand's capital markets law.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleA Regulator With Teeth: The Enforcement Capabilities of the FMA: Part 3Discussion of the power, genesis and application of the FMA.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleCommissions safe for now but big changes possible for financial advice industryThe Options Paper for the review of the financial advisers regime gives three scenarios, from modest to sweeping reforms.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleNew Zealand's Proposed Reform of the Collective Investment Scheme RegimeSignificant change to the regulation of collective investment schemes (CISs) may flow from the recently launched Securities Law Review. They get their own chapter in the Ministry of Economic Development’s (MED’s) 200 page discussion document and are the subject of 45 questions for consultation.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleShakeup For Collective Investment Schemes In Securities Law ReviewSignificant change to the regulation of collective investment schemes (CIS) may flow from the Securities Law Review. They get their own chapter in the Ministry of Economic Development’s 200 page discussion document and are the subject of 45 questions for consultation.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleSome things old, some new, some borrowed - any blues?Key changes proposed in the draft Financial Markets Conduct Bill.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleClimbing Mount Improbable - bringing reason to the regulation of derivativesA look at the Financial Markets Conduct Bill; its scope and direction as it applies to derivatives regulation.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleCrime and punishment in the draft Financial Markets Conduct BillAn overview of the Financial Markets Conduct Bill.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleFinancial adviser reforms - our preliminary viewsMBIE released a Consultation Paper and Exposure Draft of reforms to the regulation of financial advice in New Zealand.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleFinancial Services Bulletin2006 has seen unprecedented change in the financial services sector. It is a full time job to not only adapt to the changes but also to anticipate the developments that are ahead.New ZealandTaxDLA Piper Australia
ArticleA navigational guide to the Financial Markets Conduct BillAn overview of the key components of the exposure draft Financial Markets Conduct Bill.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleAnti-money laundering regulation - the detail at lastA Discussion on recent events in anti-money laundering legislations and regulations New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp
ArticleDraft FMC Regulations – some highlights for retirement schemesThe near-final draft of the FMC Regulations deals with concerns raised by KiwiSaver and superannuation scheme providers.New ZealandFinance and BankingChapman Tripp