Equity crowd funding is the term for small or start-up businesses raising funds by issuing shares via an online platform.

APEC wants feedback on the Asia Region Funds Passport initiative to regulate the cross-border offering of managed funds.

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

The Securities Commission has issued a new exemption notice – the Securities Act (Directors’ Certificates – Collective Investment Schemes) Exemption Notice 2009 (Notice).

This Financial Markets Authority announcement has put NZ at the forefront of a worldwide equity crowd funding movement.

Organisations and individuals are increasingly focusing on positive social and environmental change from the investments.

This is the second in a series about implications of the continuing euro-crisis for different types of NZ businesses.

Recent policy decisions change the information KiwiSaver providers need to give to investors in their annual statements.

The Passport provides a framework for offering high quality regulated managed funds across participating economies.

Cabinet has agreed to a number of recommendations regarding further exemptions to the FAA and the FSPA. These are likely to lead to a further supplementary order paper to the Financial Service Providers (Pre-Implementation Adjustments) Bill.

If you are considering a crowd funding or small offer strategy, here is an overview of the things you need to consider.

Morningstar measures investor-friendly managed fund markets in different jurisdictions, based on selected criteria.

The FMA is receiving applications for market services licences under the FMCA and issued how-to guides for applicants.

MBIE is proposing law changes after the Court ruled that KiwiSaver funds are beyond the reach of the Official Assignee.

The article comments on the new KiwiSaver (Periodic Disclosure) Regulations and implications for KiwiSaver providers.

Proposed changes to the KiwiSaver and superannuation schemes in the Financial Markets Conduct Bill simplify compliance.

The 18-page Guidance Note relates to governance obligations under Part 4 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMCA).

The Brief Counsel covers an overview of the remainder of the reform process and disclosure directions for the new regime.

Most financial services businesses will need to register by 1 December 2010 under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act (FSPA). Specialist financial advisers, discretionary investment managers and investment planners have until 31 March 2011.

This article outlines the purpose and intended timing of the regulations, the disclosures framework and some key issues.