17 March, 2010
FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS (PRE-IMPLEMENTATION ADJUSTMENTS) BILL - First Reading Speech
Speech by Commerce Minister Simon Power
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Associated Ministers
- Simon Power - Minister
- Rodney Hide - Associate Minister
15 March, 2010
Reappointment of chair of Testing Laboratory Registration Council
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the reappointment of Dr Robin Pratt as Chair of the Testing Laboratory Registration Council.
Read full release >>9 March, 2010
Work fast-tracked to tighten up KiwiSaver regulation
Minister of Commerce Simon Power has asked officials to fast-track work to ensure the integrity of KiwiSaver is maintained for the 1.3 million people and $4.88 billion of their money invested in the scheme.
Read full release >>2 March, 2010
Minister calls for submissions on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
Commerce Minister Simon Power is calling for submissions on a range of intellectual property proposals in the digital arena to help develop the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
Read full release >>26 February, 2010
Cabinet makes key decisions on finance sector laws
Cabinet has this week made key decisions about the implementation of the Financial Advisers Act and the Financial Service Providers Act which were both passed into law in 2008.
Read full release >>24 February, 2010
Govt not introducing filing for large non-issuer companies
The Government has decided that large non-issuer companies will not be required to file their financial statements with the Registrar of Companies.
Read full release >>23 February, 2010
Section 92A bill introduced to Parliament today
A bill repealing Section 92A of the Copyright Act will be introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>22 February, 2010
10th annual Competition Law and Regulatory Review Conference
Thank you, Brent, for the introduction and for welcoming me to the 10th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Review Conference.
Read full speech >>18 February, 2010
Govt responds to capital market recommendations
Commerce Minister Simon Power today released the Government's action plan for responding to the Capital Market Development Taskforce report.
Read full release >>17 February, 2010
First reading speech for Financial Service Providers (pre-implementation adjustments ) Bill
17th February - Speech by Commerce Minister Simon Power for first reading of the Financial Service Providers (pre-implementation adjustments ) Bill
Read full speech >>17 February, 2010
Changes for financial advisers pass first reading
A bill that simplifies the implementation of the Financial Advisers Act and reduces costs while encouraging public confidence in the industry passed its first reading in Parliament last night.
Read full release >>15 February, 2010
Appointment to the Copyright Tribunal
Commerce Minister Simon Power has today announced the appointment of Peter Dengate-Thrush to the Copyright Tribunal for a term of five years.
Read full release >>28 January, 2010
Commerce Commission chair reappointed
Dr Mark Berry has been reappointed as chair of the Commerce Commission, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>27 January, 2010
Cartels discussion document released
A discussion document that proposes options for the criminalisation of cartels was released for public consultation today.
Read full release >>21 January, 2010
Minister looks at company registration process
Commerce Minister Simon Power has asked officials to provide advice to him on whether key aspects of company registration could be strengthened.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Govt favours three-notice procedure for s92A
The Government favours a three-notice procedure to deal with illegal copying of material over computer networks, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Govt welcomes final report on capital markets
The Government will consider the recommendations of the Capital Market Development Taskforce's final report as a matter of priority, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>15 December, 2009
Bill improves quality of corporate trustees' supervision
A bill that requires corporate trustees and certain statutory supervisors to be licensed was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>14 December, 2009
New regulations for moratorium proposals
Debt issuers, including finance companies dealing with moratoria, will face tougher measures from 31 January next year, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>14 December, 2009
Securities Commission appointment
Shelley Cave has been appointed as a new member of the Securities Commission, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>10 December, 2009
Commerce Act deadline extended
The Commerce Commission has been given a six-month extension to finalise input methodologies under Part 4 of the Commerce Act, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>8 December, 2009
Amendments to Financial Advisers Act introduced
A bill that simplifies the implementation of the Financial Advisers Act and reduces costs while encouraging public confidence in the industry was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
Minister in Australia to talk single economic market
Commerce and Justice Minister Simon Power is in Australia this week for talks with his Australian counterparts.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
Legal protection for NZ settlement systems
Legislation providing legal backing for settlement systems - a key part of the infrastructure underpinning New Zealand's financial markets - was passed by Parliament last night.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Govt addressing concerns over financial advisers
Commerce Minister Simon Power acknowledged today that a mystery shopper exercise undertaken by Consumer NZ highlighted some serious deficiencies in the financial adviser industry.
Read full release >>30 October, 2009
Insolvency Amendment Bill passed
A bill that prevents fraudulent debts from being written off was passed by Parliament last night, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>23 October, 2009
Improved auditor regulation to be introduced
The Government is to introduce an improved auditor regulation which will apply to statutory audits in New Zealand, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Proposed fees for financial sector
A discussion document on fees regulations for financial service providers and financial advisers was released for public consultation today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>13 October, 2009
Remaking the Trans-Tasman World
Speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs
Read full speech >>13 October, 2009
Government committed to single economic market
The Government's commitment to the ongoing development of the trans-Tasman single economic market (SEM) agenda was today outlined by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
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