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

The final guidance note issued today by the FMA will contribute to the smooth operation of the securities market.

The Financial Markets Conduct Act may provide great assistance for small companies wishing to raise start-up capital.

The Capital Market Development Taskforce has released its final report outlining its ‘blueprint’ for developing New Zealand’s capital markets.

This edition of the NZ Funds Management Update includes articles on the capital market development taskforce proposals, prosectus extensions and new proposed licensing schemes for corporate trustees.

Most of NZX's top 25 listed companies now have a diverse mix of debt funding - a trend which is likely to continue.

The FMA's revised draft guidance note on disclosure shows the FMA has taken on board the criticisms of its first effort.

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

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

Draft regulations for phase one of the FMC Act and the new disclosure requirements have been released for consultation.

On April 13, 2021, the Government of New Zealand announced the introduction of legislation that would make climate-related disclosures aligned with the Recommendations of the Task-Force...

If you want a say on the licensing requirements under the Financial Markets Conduct Act regime, the time to act is now.

The Reserve Bank considers how new technology is disrupting traditional methods of making payments and borrowing money.

Following the recent release of a Cabinet paper, and various reports on the current regime of trustee supervision, the Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Bill (Bill) has been introduced to Parliament. The Bill retains much of the framework agreed by Cabinet in August 2009.

Before taking formal action, service providers should review their contractual documentation to confirm payment terms, late payment interest clauses, and debt recovery cost provisions, and ensure their invoice is valid and clearly states the amount owing, services provided, due date, and payment details.

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.

Ensure your debt collection practices are transparent and comply with relevant laws.

We highlight the main things to look out for in the new regimes of the reform of New Zealand's capital markets law.