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Finance company report finds most of the work already done
NZ Commerce Committee report has found that most of the holes in the regulatory net have already been filled.
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Select committee fine-tunes new cartel regime - and adds international shipping
Most changes to the Commerce Act should make the new cartel regime more predictable, except for international shipping.Chapman Tripp - Article
Contract interpretation – the pendulum swings back
This UK judgment had far-reaching ramifications for the interpretation of commercial contracts, including in New Zealand.Chapman Tripp - Article
Block party continues for NZX issuers with ASX Foreign Exempt Listings
This announcement reinforces the desirability of NZX issuers transitioning their ASX listing to a Foreign Exempt Listing.Chapman Tripp - Article
FMA updates guidance on non-GAAP financial disclosure
The changes will particularly impact market announcements and investor presentations made under continuous disclosure.Chapman Tripp - Article
Auckland Unitary Plan update - it's time to get involved
Almost everyone in Auckland is affected by the Auckland Unitary Plan and the Council will hold sector-based workshops.Chapman Tripp - Article
Latest ETS changes – more gradual and more pragmatic
The latest amendments to the ETS will further soften the scheme to avoid more costs in the current economic climate.Chapman Tripp - Article
FMA releases annual AML/CFT monitoring report
In 2017, the FMA's particular focus will be on AML/CFT documentation, and the level of management and board oversight.Chapman Tripp - Article
Please re-lease me - trends from post-quake Christchurch
The aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake has put z spotlight on commercial leasing arrangements.Chapman Tripp - Article
Are you ready for the new MAP process provided by NZX?
NZX's revised administrative trading halt and disclosure process through MAP will take effect from Monday 22 May 2017.Chapman Tripp - Article
FMA releases robo-advice exemption consultation
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is consulting on a proposed exemption to facilitate personalised robo-advice.Chapman Tripp - Article
Boardroom diversity - an idea whose time has come
On every available measure, New Zealand's rate of participation for women in the top echelons of the corporate sector is poor.Chapman Tripp - Article
Importance of on-going compliance: changes for KiwiSaver annual statement information
Recent policy decisions change the information KiwiSaver providers need to give to investors in their annual statements.Chapman Tripp - Article
Law Commission on the commercial list and judicial specialisation
The Law Commission is reviewing the commercial list and judicial specialisation in a review of the NZ court system.Chapman Tripp - Article
NZX proposes gender diversity disclosure
Issuers may have to disclose the gender composition of Boards under a proposed change to NZX Main Board Listing Rules.Chapman Tripp - Article
Financial Markets Conduct Bill – the fine print - the regulations
A discussion paper outlining the regulations which underpin the Financial Markets Conduct Bill is out for consultation.Chapman Tripp - Article
Managing market expectations: NZX continuous disclosure
NZX released a consultation paper requesting feedback on proposed amendments to its continuous disclosure guidance note.Chapman Tripp - Article
Welcome to the frontier - first New Zealand crowd funders now open for business
This Financial Markets Authority announcement has put NZ at the forefront of a worldwide equity crowd funding movement.Chapman Tripp - Article
More than one way to recover insolvent transactions in NZ – but liquidators should take care
Liquidators should continue to use the section 295 procedure to recover insolvent transactions that have been set aside.Chapman Tripp - Article
Domestic (mis)trust and the corporate veil
An important decision last month by the UK's highest court shows a company is not expected to have a l house to live in.Chapman Tripp
