Tuesday 9 August 2011

Draft Financial Markets Conduct Bill released: a fundamental redesign of New Zealand’s securities laws

Today, the Ministry of Economic Development released an exposure draft of the bill which is to replace the Securities Act 1978 and Securities Markets Act 1988. Read on

Article posted by Glenn Joblin, Partner | Related topics: Corporate

Friday 24 September 2010

Increased regulatory risk profile for financial markets participants and auditors

Parliament sent two bills to the Commerce Select Committee yesterday which have important implications for participants in New Zealand's financial markets.

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Article posted by Ralph Simpson, Partner and Jesse Wilson, Senior Associate | Related topics: Banking and Finance, Corporate

Thursday 27 May 2010

Government updates progress on its action plan for capital markets and the Financial Markets Authority

Yesterday, the Government released an update on the progress with its proposed action plan for capital markets. This was followed shortly after with the Government's announcement of the Establishment Board of the new integrated market conduct regulator, the Financial Markets Authority. Read on

Article posted by Glenn Joblin, Partner | Related topics: Corporate

Friday 14 May 2010

Bell Gully joint winner of New Zealand Deal of the Year Award

The 2009 recapitalisation of Fisher & Paykel Appliances was last night recognised as the New Zealand Deal of the Year at the ALB Australasian Law Awards in Sydney. Read on

Related topics: Corporate, Securities and Capital Markets

Monday 10 May 2010

Major joint venture for New Zealand Superannuation Fund

Bell Gully has advised the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Fund on a $696.5 million joint venture deal with Infratil for the acquisition of Shell New Zealand’s refining and downstream business. Read on

Related topics: Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Funds Management and Superannuation

Monday 19 April 2010

Rubicon capital raising marks first for New Zealand

Bell Gully has advised Rubicon Limited on a comprehensive funding plan for its business including use for the first time in New Zealand of a specific capital raising structure. Read on

Related topics: Securities and Capital Markets, Corporate, Banking and Finance

Thursday 25 March 2010

Bell Gully in running for four major Australasian legal awards

Bell Gully has been named as a finalist in three categories in the ALB Australasian Law Awards 2010. Read on

Related topics: Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Wednesday 17 March 2010

New senior associates bring further depth to Bell Gully

Bell Gully's newest senior associates provide further depth of expertise across the firm's major practice areas. Read on

Related topics: Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Environment/Resource Management, Property