Most offerings were businesses seeking growth capital, entrepreneurial roll-up transactions and private equity exits.

All repossession agents, as well as their employees, must be registered and licensed from 6 June 2015.

If you are involved in the credit or rural industries, you may be aware that the Farm Debt Mediation Act is in effect.

Chapman Tripp supplementary submission on Financial Markets Conduct Bill.

Decision is consistent with the general principles of mistaken payments (also known as unjust enrichment).

The case is a reminder that a liquidation order will be dismissed when there are grounds to believe a debt is disputed.

MBIE has sought feedback on the reform issues raised in the recent Consultation Paper – New Financial Advice Regime.

A submission has been made, because the new FSLAB is an important area of law reform that is relevant to many clients.

NZX Regulation published 5 practice notes to provide advice on common questions raised by issuers and their advisors.

The Financial Markets Conduct Act and Takeovers Code require public disclosure of certain equity derivative positions.

The annual "Equity Capital Markets – trends and insights" publication, predicts 2019 to be a year of improvement in NZ.

NZX published five "practice notes" for user-friendly advice on common questions raised by issuers and their advisors.

New Zealand's securities law has developed significantly since the enactment of the Securities Act in 1978. Securities Law in New Zealand examines these developments and puts them into context.

The FMA proposes a guidance note on disclosing financial information in equity PDSs - clearly, concisely and effectively.

The takeaway point from this case - care must be taken in providing a personal guarantee when involved in a business.

New Zealand’s Commerce Minister, Lianne Dalziel, has recently asked the Takeovers Panel to undertake work to look at the issue of schemes of arrangements and amalgamations potentially being used in ways that may not align with the Takeovers Code. The Takeovers Panel has agreed to take on the task.

The Companies Office is re-thinking its proposed service level standards to register prospectuses and related documents.

New NZX Main Board/Debt Market Listing Rules will streamline some processes and fix typographical and other errors.

Transitional provisions for new requirements governing discretionary investment management services were announced.

This publication explores the likely impact of the FMCA, some of the opportunities it presents, and market developments.