Portfolio: Commerce

Remaking the Trans-Tasman World

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:38:27 +1300

Simon Power | Commerce

The 75th anniversary of the Institute of International Affairs is an auspicious occasion. I understand there is a wide programme of activity to celebrate, including a national conference. So, thank yo...

The Latest on Corporate Insolvency Legislation

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:21:42 +1300

Simon Power | Commerce

Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you about the latest developments in corporate insolvency legislation. Now, more than ever before, it's crucial to ensure we have in place ap...

Latest Developments and Legislative Objectives

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:54:42 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

Thank you for the introduction and for welcoming me to the 5th Annual Securities Law Update. Over the past five years, the Annual Securities Law Update has become a great forum for sharing ideas about...

Where Franchising Fits in New Zealand’s Regulatory Framework

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:45:30 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

Speech to Franchise Law Symposium, Auckland University Thank you for inviting me here to this important forum to speak on an issue that has attracted some attention recently: how we regulate franchisi...

Opening Address Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply's 3rd Strategic Procurement Forum

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:55:55 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

Good morning and thank you Jonathan for inviting me to open today’s proceedings. I fully support the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply’s endeavours to establish procurement as a profe...

Trans-Tasman regularisation of insolvency laws

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:08:59 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

Good evening. Thank you for the welcome and introduction, and for the opportunity to address this forum. There are three inter-related issues I would like to talk to you about. First, I will talk brie...

Speech to branches of the Institute of Financial Advisors

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:55:06 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. I'm sure you're all anxious to hear about the implementation of the Financial Advisers Act, but I would like to first briefly ...

Keynote Opening Address to INFINZ Debt Capital Markets Forum 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:43:17 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

Good morning and thank you for the welcome and introduction. Thank you also for the opportunity to open this valuable forum. Your website tells me that one of INFINZ’s objectives is seeking to ensur...

Speech to Institute of Finance Professionals NZ Inc Awards

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:23:29 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

Good evening. Thank you for inviting me here tonight to celebrate the annual NBR/INFINZ industry awards. I'm pleased to be part of an evening that celebrates excellence and achievement in an industry...

Speech to NZX Annual Meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:28:19 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

I want to talk about two issues: My vision for New Zealand’s capital markets, and the role of government in those markets. I will do this with the global financial crisis as a backdrop. What s...

Intellectual Property Design Competition prize-giving

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

It's a pleasure to be here today to speak at this event. I would like to say a warm thank you to Principal Grahame Duffy for his invaluable support of this event and to the board, staff, and stu...