The Fair Trading Act 1986 (FTA) promotes competition by
preventing misleading and deceptive conduct by traders in the
promotion, advertising and sale of goods and services. If you are
in the business of supplying goods or services to customers, you
must comply with the FTA or face serious consequences if you do
not. Penalties for misleading or deceiving conduct can be
severe.
By Melissa Higham - 29 Jul 2011
read article The Unit Titles Act 2010 comes into effect on 20 June 2011. This new Act makes sweeping changes to the previous unit titles regime. We will highlight the most important of these changes over the next few weeks.
By Kay Keam - 10 Jun 2011
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As a landlord, you must follow notice requirements carefully
when attempting to cancel a lease.
By Warren Bygrave - 7 Jun 2011
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The leaky homes financial assistance package has been considered
by a parliamentary select committee and has passed its second
reading largely unchanged.
By Andrew Steele - 7 Jun 2011
read article Academic Analysis of case law reveals that a third of pre-nuptial agreements are overturned by the courts… so why are so many agreements being thrown out?
By Tara Grant - 2 Jun 2011
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Today is Auckland Preparedness Day. The Mayor has said that
"traditionally Aucklanders have been the least prepared in New
Zealand." So we have attached a checklist to help you prepare.
By Mike Worsnop - 27 May 2011
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The last few years have seen an enormous increase in the number
of civil disputes settled by mediation. Parties see the process as
quick, efficient and relatively cost-friendly.
By Tony Johnson - 24 May 2011
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The Financial Markets Authority has notched its first win since
replacing the Securities Commission on 1 May 2011 by winning its
case against Bernard Whimp and nine limited partnerships associated
with him.
By Tony Johnson - 24 May 2011
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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) this week has warned
private investors against allowing themselves to be classified as
wholesale investors and so losing new retail rights and
protections. A part of the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (Act) which
comes into force from 1 July 2011 means that financial advisers
have to follow new professional conduct standards and disclosure
requirements.
By Mike Worsnop - 10 May 2011
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Over the last few years there has been wide ranging reform of
the legislation that governs the financial sector. This reform has
been timely following the global economic crisis and the failure of
many New Zealand finance companies. The next step in the reform is
the comprehensive review of the securities law. The Government has
recently released Cabinet's paper setting out its recommendations
on changes to the Securities Act 1978. The main recommendations are
highlighted in this note.
By Melissa Higham - 6 May 2011
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