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

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

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

The stage is set for a rebound of New Zealand's equity capital markets, with much brighter years now firmly predicted.

NZ amendment regulations address insider trading and issues of financial products; and timing of reporting requirements. .

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

This was a reminder that only "material" information must be disclosed when a company is in voluntary administration.

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

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. .

NZX has released the first of what will be annual reports into its enforcement and monitoring activities.

Acquire more than 50 shareholders and you may become subject to the Takeovers Code and the Financial Reporting Act.

The same benefit could be achieved with a primary listing on NZX and then listing on ASX as a Foreign Exempt Listing.

The 'greenshoe' option is included in almost all US IPOs, but it cannot guarantee against a fall in the share price.

ASIC has reviewed marketing practices around IPOs, with a particular focus on the emerging use of social media.

This increased activity shows the FMA is prepared to flex its regulatory muscle and use significant enforcement powers.

The NZX's updated guidance notes on continuous disclosure and trading halts and suspensions have now been published.

NZX has issued a ruling and a new guidance note.

NZX will launch an updated corporate governance code and conduct a review of its equity and debt market listing rules.