Changes to Commerce Act will enhance competition
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Changes to Commerce Act will enhance competition Proposed changes to the Commerce Act will promote better competition in New Zealand, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean says. Following a review of the Act, the Government is recommending that the Commerce Commission be allowed to […]
Read More →New Zealand to join Marrakesh Treaty
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: New Zealand to join Marrakesh Treaty The Government will join an international treaty to improve access to written materials for blind and visually impaired New Zealanders, Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean say. The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate […]
Read More →Group appointed to develop new code of conduct for financial advice
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Group appointed to develop new code of conduct for financial advice Nine people have been appointed to a working group to develop the new code of conduct for financial advice, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean announced today. “The new code of conduct will […]
Read More →New campaign to educate on Consumer Guarantees Act
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: New campaign to educate on Consumer Guarantees Act A new information programme has been launched to educate New Zealand businesses and consumers about their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean says. “The highest volume of calls received by […]
Read More →Financial Markets Authority appointment
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Financial Markets Authority appointment Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean has today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Longworth to the Financial Markets Authority. “I am pleased to confirm Ms Longworth’s appointment to the FMA for a term of three years,” Ms Dean says. “Ms […]
Read More →Lower cost option for sending annual reports
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Lower cost option for sending annual reports Listed companies and other financial markets businesses will now have alternative options for sending annual reports, saving them money and time, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean. “Cabinet has agreed to changes to the Financial Markets […]
Read More →Government response to review of retirement income policies
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Government response to review of retirement income policies The Government has today released its response to the Retirement Commissioner’s review on retirement income policies, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean says. “Earlier this year the Government announced key changes to superannuation settings which are […]
Read More →Update to lending code focuses on credit contract fees
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Update to lending code focuses on credit contract fees Today Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean issued updates to the fees section of the Responsible Lending Code. “The Code gives lenders guidance on how to implement the new obligations set out in the Credit […]
Read More →Reappointment to Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Reappointment to Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean today announced the reappointment of Tracey Berry as a member of the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee for a term of five years. “Ms Berry was appointed to the disciplinary committee in December […]
Read More →$10.2m to improve financial capability of young New Zealanders
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: $10.2m to improve financial capability of young New Zealanders Budget 2017 is investing $10.2 million of operating funding over the next four years for initiatives to improve the financial capability of young New Zealanders, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean says. “This additional funding […]
Read More →Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Bill passes final reading
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Bill passes final reading A bill that introduces a new public interest test into the anti-dumping regime has passed its final reading, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean announced today. “The public interest test will weigh up the benefits of […]
Read More →Consultation begins on corporate insolvency law
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Consultation begins on corporate insolvency law Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean today released the second and final part of the insolvency law review by the Insolvency Working Group. “The Insolvency Working Group was established in November 2015 to examine aspects of corporate insolvency […]
Read More →IPONZ world number one for online capabilities
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: IPONZ world number one for online capabilities The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has been ranked number one in the world for its online capabilities by the World Trademark Review says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean. “We are focused as a […]
Read More →Revving your knowhow to avoid buying a lemon
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Revving your knowhow to avoid buying a lemon Knowing how to avoid common consumer pitfalls when buying a vehicle has been made simpler, with Consumer Protection’s new motor vehicle information programme launching today, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean. “Buying a motor vehicle […]
Read More →Trans-Tasman patent attorney regulatory regime in effect
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Trans-Tasman patent attorney regulatory regime in effect The trans-Tasman patent attorney regime, a system for joint regulation of patent attorneys in Australia and New Zealand, is now in effect, helping to create a seamless trans-Tasman business environment. Reforms as part of the Single Economic Market […]
Read More →Release of Draft Bill for new financial advice legislation
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Release of Draft Bill for new financial advice legislation Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean has released an exposure draft of the Bill that will amend the regulation of financial advice in New Zealand. “The current regulation of financial advice is seen to be […]
Read More →Fintech and the future
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Fintech and the future The most innovative businesses in our financial services sector are now working together to help shape the future of our economy, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean. Ms Dean welcomed the nationwide launch of the New Zealand Financial Innovation […]
Read More →Copyright in New Zealand’s creative sector
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Copyright in New Zealand’s creative sector A report canvassing views from New Zealand’s vibrant creative sector, and the role copyright and registered designs has in their work, has been released today by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. “Our creative sector spans a range […]
Read More →KiwiSaver fee reporting compulsory from 2018
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: KiwiSaver fee reporting compulsory from 2018 Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced all KiwiSaver annual statements will have to disclose total fees paid in dollar terms from 2018. “Fund fees can have a considerable impact on an investor’s total retirement savings. Kiwis […]
Read More →Standards Approval Board appointment
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Government – Release/Statement Headline: Standards Approval Board appointment Paul Goldsmith | Commerce and Consumer Affairs Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced an appointment to the New Zealand Standards Approval Board, an independent statutory body which approves standards developed by committees of industry experts. Building company owner […]
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