The Reserve Bank proposes to remove loan to value ratios (LVR) in reply to the economic downturn expected from COVID-19.

Article discusses key changes proposed to listing rules and NZX Corporate Governance Code. .

The regulations have been signed off and released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Keeping on top of anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism obligations.

The power is conferred by section 34 of the Financial Markets Authority Act, with a new emphasis on civil enforcement.

The FMA has issued a consultation paper on the calculation of total fees to be disclosed in KiwiSaver annual statements.

We delve into some of the key decisions from 2012 so far and highlight the upcoming Universal Music/EMI Music decision.

We expect an upturn in domestic IPO activity in 2016 relative to last year, but not a return to 2013 and 2014 levels.

Article discusses proposed listing rules for equity, debt and funds products and their largely positive effect on debt listings.

This is a detailed analysis of the applicable legislative and regulatory regime and of local and international case law.

An officials’ paper has just been released which proposes a zero percent tax rate for non-residents investing in a PIE in respect of foreign-sourced income.

As widely anticipated, the New Zealand Government has announced further changes to the overseas investment framework which governs foreign investment in New Zealand.

A new Financial Advertising Code (Code) will replace the existing Code for Financial Advertising effective 1 March 2022 for new, and 1 June 2022 for all existing, financial advertising captured.

Financial services licence holders must comply with these FMA changes to protect against cyber and technology risks.

NZX Regulation granted a class waiver and ruling to clarify and simplify the transition process to the new listing rules.

Refinancing can be a good way of negotiating a reduced mortgage interest rate or a cash contribution from a new bank.

The new regulations will reduce the need for listed companies to distribute notices in relation to their annual reports.

ASIC has identified weaknesses in Initial Public Offering (IPO) practices in Australia, which may relate in New Zealand.

NZ companies dual-listed on ASX, or intending to dual-list, will face fewer compliance costs under proposed ASX changes.

Discussion of the final version of the new set of NSX listing rules including key changes from the exposure draft. .