Capital Market Development Taskforce
An industry-led taskforce has been set up and tasked with producing a blueprint and action plan to develop New Zealand's capital markets.
The Capital Market Development (CMD) Taskforce will look at the current state of our capital markets, the international context, future risks and opportunities and key changes necessary to deliver the best possible financial system for New Zealand.
The taskforce has approximately a year to develop and prepare its blueprint and action plan.
Recent Updates
The Research Market in New Zealand: Debt and Equity
Analyst coverage improves stock market liquidity and raises prices. The taskforce asked Esperance Capital to investigate how to encourage more analyst research on securities issuers in New Zealand.
Financial Advisers Act 2008: Disclosure Regulations
The Capital Market Development Taskforce's submission on the MED discussion paper of June 2009, "Financial Advisers Act 2008: Disclosure Regulations."
New Research Papers
New research papers on household savings, international integration, financial literacy, and why capital markets matter
The Allocation of Certain Regulatory Functions Across New Zealand
An NZX discussion document on regulatory roles prepared at the request of the taskforce
Progress Report July 2009
Progress report released by the taskforce setting out its framework, the major issues facing New Zealand's capital markets, and the shape of its final reports in December 2009.
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Background
Background information about the taskforce, including its membership and terms of reference
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Taskforce papers
Reports and submissions from the taskforce, as well as submissions sent to the taskforce by others
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Media Statements
Media statements relating to the CMD Taskforce.
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Presentations
Presentations by the CMD taskforce members
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Research
Research prepared to inform the work of the taskforce
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