Investment

[ Last Updated 27 November 2007 ]
Improving the investment environment for New Zealand firms.

We will do two things to improve the investment environment for New Zealand firms and investors.

Firstly, we will help the government to implement a regime for the effective regulation of financial products and providers. Important legislation to achieve this is being progressed through Parliament. It will provide, in particular, for the licensing of financial advisors, registration of all financial providers, and the establishment of a consumer dispute resolution facility. This will increase confidence for savers and investors.

Secondly,we will work with the private sector and other government agencies to deepen and broaden New Zealand's capital base. Greater depth and breadth in New Zealand's financial system will help firms raise funds in New Zealand, and allow New Zealand to capture more of the gains of business growth. More developed local capital markets will also deliver other benefits, including encouraging firms to locate in this country.

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