The article discusses both the impact of Reserve Bank LVR rules and new rateable values for properties in Christchurch.

Big receiverships often test legal boundaries, and the Crafar group receivership is no exception. Gibson & Stiassny v StockCo & Ors is the longest decision to date on the Personal Property Securities Act 1999 (PPSA). This is the first of a series of three Brief Counsels, each of which will explore one of these lessons in the context of the case.

Discusses the Gibson & Stiassny v StockCo & Ors litigation.

These decisions, setting aside creditors' compromises, give new guidance on parameters of Part 14 of the Companies Act.

Does the registration date on the PPS Register determine priority between competing security interests?

Shared equity schemes are being considered to address the gap between the market value and what first time buyers can afford.

The Court has clarified some fundamental aspects of the PPSA regime – e.g. all security interests are fixed in nature.

Government initiatives for reform of the financial services sector continue to gather momentum. We take this opportunity to update you on the progress of various proposed reforms in the sector.

Big receiverships often test legal boundaries, and the Crafar group receivership is no exception. Gibson & Stiassny v StockCo & Ors is the longest decision to date on the Personal Property Securities Act 1999 (PPSA).

The regulatory waters will lap higher and colder from 1 May when the new Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is established and related legislative reforms affecting the operation of capital markets commence.

All lenders of consumer credit in New Zealand need to review and update documentation and procedures by 1 June 2020.

The Securities Law Review has played a good first half and all the indications are that it will maintain form through the game.

2008 will see some major changes for the New Zealand insurance industry with the tabling of two Bills in late 2007 for the financial industry at large, and a further bill specific to insurance contracts to be tabled shortly.

Significant 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.

A look at the Financial Markets Conduct Bill; its scope and direction as it applies to derivatives regulation.

An overview of the Financial Markets Conduct Bill.

2006 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.

The KiwiSaver Bill will progress in parallel with the tender process, providers will be in the unenviable position of tendering to provide services while there is still uncertainty and a lack of detail in a number of key areas. We elaborate on this.

The Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill received its first reading on 23 March and submissions to the Commerce Committee closed on 6 May. The Commerce Committee reported back to parliament on 19 October 2010

There have been no further tax changes relating to Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) and non-PIE funds of any note since the enactment of the Taxation (Budget Measures) Act 2010 and the Taxation (Annual Rates, Trans Tasman Savings Portability, KiwiSaver, and Remedial Matters) Act 2010 in September this year.