Category Archive: Commercial Law

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Oct 28

New Laws | Update On Financial Advisers Disclosure Statement Requirements

The Hon. Simon Power

New Laws | Update On Financial Advisers Disclosure Statement Requirements Commerce Minister Simon Power announced yesterday that Cabinet has now approved regulations which set out the details of disclosure statements required under the Financial Advisers Act 2008. “These regulations are another important step in the Government’s work programme to improve investor confidence in our financial …

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Oct 12

Changes to Tax Laws From 1st October 2010

tax cuts in new zealand

TAX CUTS TAKE EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2010 From the 1st of October 2010, the vast majority of New Zealanders are better off as a result of the National governments changes to the income tax system. The government has now effected all of the changes to personal income tax rates and at the same time, …

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