Financial services regulation
Mayne Wetherell draws upon a depth of experience to advise across all aspects of New Zealand’s regulatory compliance, licensing and consumer protection legislation.
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Mayne Wetherell advises domestic and international financial institutions and other market participants on transactional and regulatory matters in respect of acquisitions, capital raisings, joint ventures, securities offerings, the provision of credit and the provision of other market services.
We combine deep sector knowledge with a clear understanding of conduct and prudential requirements, product regulation, consumer credit and financial markets law. Our team supports clients providing clear, commercially-framed guidance that aligns compliance with business strategy.
Our services
Work Highlights
We have advised offshore banks in relation to their establishment in New Zealand as well as other parties looking to become registered banks.
We advise clients in relation to ADI / non-bank deposit taker regulation.
We have advised registered banks in relation to continuing disclosure obligations with the Reserve Bank.
We advise in relation to the application of the financial service provider registration regime and requirements under the FSPA in New Zealand.
We advise on all key aspects of the FMCA including the application of the regime to the offering of financial products in New Zealand generally, including wholesale and retail securities offering (debt and equity) and market conduct.
We advise clients on the various requirements associated with providing financial advice in New Zealand and on the regulatory requirements applicable to operating in the insurance industry.
We advise lenders (including non-bank lenders, fintech’s and BNPL providers) on CCCFA compliance including responsible lending obligations, disclosure requirements and in response to regulatory reviews and potential and actual breaches.
Our experts
Partner
Daniel
Meikle
Partner
Cameron
Peachey
Partner
Cameron
Reeves
Partner
Charlotte
Garland
Partner
Dave
Wetherell
Partner
Jonathan
Riley
Partner
Matthew
Olsen
Partner
Jane
Innes-Jones
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