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The Investment Protocol to the CER, signed today between New Zealand and Australia, is an ambitious undertaking which adds a new dimension to trans-Tasman economic relations.

The Protocol will increase the thresholds for which non-government trans-Tasman investments require regulatory approval.

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.

A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) can be a quick and straightforward way for a company to secure capital.

The Australian Federal Court in Leveraged Equities Limited v Goodridge has reaffirmed accepted practice regarding novations and assignments in the loan syndication and securitisation markets. This should lay to rest concerns raised in the first instance decision, Goodridge v Macquarie Bank Limited, almost a year ago. But the relief may be temporary as Mr Goodridge has indicated that he will appeal the court’s decision to the Australian High Court.

FMA issued draft guidelines so KiwiSaver could determine when performance fees meet the "not unreasonable" requirement.

Repayable government grants are being offered to start-up technology companies to accelerate NZ innovation initiatives.

This article examines key considerations when developing a cleantech IP strategy for environmental excellence in NZ.

The Financial Markets Authority issued a consultation paper on how to prepare prospectuses and investment statements.

This guide answers ten key questions commonly raised by listed companies who are seeking to raise capital from their existing shareholders.

The Investment Protocol to CER (Protocol), signed on 16 February 2011, is a wide ranging treaty which adds a new dimension to trans-Tasman economic relations, the significance of which has not been fully grasped in the media.

The new fee structure for the OIO screening regime was only part of the solution to lifting performance and turnaround.

A property syndicate is a group of investors coming together to pool their capital to own one or more properties.

The Letter sets out Government's general policy approach and the importance to be placed on certain factors by the OIO.

Discusses the diversity of investment in NZ business.

This article is about 2 recent announcements relating to NZ research and development grants for science and innovation.

Facebook's recent market debut in the US raises comparisons in the NZ context with Trade Me's IPO in November 2011.

Most of the reforms proposed for Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) in the June 2010 Securities Law Review will proceed. A small but significant exception is that employer (and other restricted offer) superannuation schemes will not now be required to close to new members as the price of retaining their current structures. This Brief Counsel provides an overview of the key reform proposals and is a companion piece to our earlier commentary on the financial markets components of the review.

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.