Current business law work

Review of securities law

Securities law governs how financial products are created, promoted and sold, and the ongoing responsibilities of those who offer, deal and trade them.

Fee and levy changes

We sought feedback on potential funding changes to institutions that regulate New Zealand’s corporate environment and financial markets.

Disclosure requirements for non-bank deposit takers

We sought feedback on a proposal to require non-bank deposit takers to disclose standardised prudential information.

Securities amendment regulations

The Securities Regulations 2009 have been updated.

Securities trustees

Cabinet has agreed to the drafting of regulations under the Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Act 2011.

Establishment of the Financial Markets Authority

Background information on the establishment of the Financial Markets Authority, the consolidated market conduct regulator for New Zealand's financial markets.

KiwiSaver changes

Changes announced in April 2010 aim to improve the governance of KiwiSaver schemes and the disclosure of returns, fees, assets and conflicts of interest.

Companies Act changes

In October 2011 the Government introduced legislation to tighten requirements around company directors and company registration.

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Current business law work