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"Woke banking" (and other financial institutions) bill to proceed to first reading
Last week, the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill (Bill) was drawn from the Parliamentary ballot, with the result that it will proceed to first reading. The Bill, colloquially named the "woke banking" bill and put forward by NZ First MP Andy Foster, endeavours to prevent banks withdrawing services from customers for non-commercial reasons such as "murky 'environmental, social or governance' moralising".
Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy
Will began his appointment as NBN Co’s Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer in October 2019 and leads nbn’s Strategic Services Group which encompasses nbn’s key customer and revenue growth engine – its New Developments business along with an array of corporate functions: Security; Data and Analytics; Strategic Partnerships; Corporate Strategy; Privacy, Risk Management & Business Continuity; and Compliance.
Government announces 3-part AML/CFT reform work programme
Yesterday's announcement that Cabinet has approved an AML/CFT reform work programme with a focus on providing regulatory relief will come as welcome news for many New Zealand businesses. The reform work announced by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee will be undertaken in three parts.
The role of the clinical virologist in pandemic responses
The UK Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been widely criticised. In an Offline piece,The Lancet described the findings of the COVID-19 Inquiry as evidence of “criminal incompetence”. Many of the people who advised the Government had little front-line experience in laboratory, epidemiological, and clinical aspects of infection.
Investing in New Zealand- 2024
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2024 Investing in New Zealand 1. Introduction to New Zealand Page 7 3. Corporate Structures Page 19 5. Takeovers Regulation Page 25 7. Property Page 33 9. Resource Management Page 41 11. Financial Services and Funds Management Page 47 13. Competition Law Page 54 15. Employment Page 60 17. Restructuring and Insolvency Page 66 Introduction Page 3 About Russell McVeagh Page 4 New Zealand Key statistics Page 5 2. Overseas Investment Regime Page 10 4. Business Names, Trade Names and Trade Marks Page 23 6.
By Matthew Kersey, Alex MacDuff, Will Irving, Marika Eastwick-Field, Kirsten Massey, Nathaniel Walker, Emma Peterson, Joe Edwards, Liz Blythe, Troy Pilkington, Petra Carey, Bradley Aburn, Hannah Bain, Hannah Wilson, Dan Jones, Sarah McQueen, Guy Lethbridge, Deemple Budhia, Daniel Minhinnick, Simon Pilkinton, Allison Arthur-Young, Sarah Blackmore, David Raudkivi, Anna Crosbie, Natalie Steur, David Butler, Ed Crook, Fred Ward, Greg Neill, Ian Beaumont, Joe Windmeyer, Tom Gillespie Verified, Ben Paterson, David Hoare, Lance Jones, Tim Clarke, Steven Sutton, Cath Shirley-Brown
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First New Zealand case on FMCA stop orders
Validus FZCO v Financial Markets Authority [2023] NZHC 1701 is the first judgment in which the courts of Aotearoa New Zealand discuss the Financial Markets Authority's jurisdiction to make stop orders. While the FMA has made several stop orders since the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 came into force, Validus is the first appeal of a stop order that has required a decision of the courts. What is a stop order?
AML/CFT regulations changes: a mixed bag for reporting entities
An array of updates to regulations under the AML/CFT Act were passed into law last week. The regulations will come into force in three stages: the first stage on 31 July 2023. These changes largely relate to relaxations or clarifications of the AML/CFT regime rather than the addition of new obligations, although there are some consequential changes which reporting entities will need to be across; the second stage on 1 June 2024.
High Court issues judgment in first defended market manipulation case under the FMCA
Financial Markets Authority v Zhong [2023] NZHC 766 is the first decision in Aotearoa New Zealand under the market manipulation provisions of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) resulting from defended proceedings. The conduct addressed in the judgment included individuals associated with Oceania Natural Limited engaging in trading to influence the company's share price.
AML/CFT Act review: Draft regulations released for consultation
This week the Ministry of Justice released for consultation its "AML/CFT Early Regulatory Package", which includes an exposure draft of proposed regulations. The draft regulations are intended to implement a number of the recommendations which were made in the Ministry's 2022 report on its review of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.
Severe weather, frustration and force majeure
Within the past month, severe flooding in Auckland has been followed by widespread damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. The tragic human cost of these events is still being assessed, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted across the country. The ability of many businesses to perform their contractual obligations will have been affected by these devastating events.
Clinical virology in the pandemic response-a missed opportunity
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New Charity Award added to Telstra Business Awards
As 2015 Telstra Australian Business of the Year, Executive Risk Solutions will tell you, entering these Awards is the first step in an exciting journey that could catapult your business onto even greater success. “A national award like this really does reinforce that you are doing something unique. Don’t be afraid to push the boundaries of excellence.
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