Category: Submissions

Advocacy: Minority Investors Voting Regime

Advocacy for the introduction of a minority interests regime into New Zealand’s listed environment has been a feature of NZSA’s work over the last two years, including submissions to NZX Limited. Why does NZSA advocate for a minority interests regime? What does NZSA mean by a minority interest regime? What are the benefits of a…
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Submission: NZSA response to Climate-related disclosures (CRD) – Director Signing Challenge for climate statements

Date Submitted:  January 31st 2024 To:  Financial Markets Authority Tap/Click here to download submission The NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) appreciates the opportunity to present this submission on the proposals contained within the target consultation for this topic. NZSA would welcome any further enquiry related to clarification or additional information.   Key Submission Points – Signatures…
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Submission: NZSA and NZX response to Takeovers Panel Consultation – Regulatory Alignment of Schemes and Code Offers

Date Submitted:  December 1st 2023 To:  Takeovers Panel Tap/Click here to download submission Regulatory Alignment of Schemes and Code Offers The NZ Shareholders’ Association (“NZSA”) and NZX Limited (“NZX”) appreciate the opportunity to present this submission on the proposals contained within the Consultation Paper prepared by the Takeovers Panel on the Regulatory Alignment of Schemes…
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Submission: NZSA response to Finance and Expenditure Committee Consultation – Trust taxation

Date Submitted:  Jul 14th 2023 To:  Finance and Expenditure Committee Tap/Click here to download submission Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill The NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) appreciates the opportunity to present this submission on the proposals contained within the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill.…
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Submission: NZX Consultation on Director Independence Policy Settings

Date Submitted:  Jun 30th 2023 To:  NZX (Policy Team) Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA response to NZX Consultation on Director Independence Policy Settings The NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Consultation paper related to the Director Independence settings contained within the NZX Corporate Governance Code and the NZX Listing…
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Submission: FMA Consultation on CRD Exemptions for Foreign-listed issuers

Date Submitted:  Apr 18th 2023 To:  Financial Markets Authority Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA response to FMA Consultation: Proposed exemptions for foreign listed issuers from climate reporting duties The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) is considering exemptions to provide relief from the climate reporting duties under Part 7A of the…
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Submission: NZX ESG Guidance Note

Date Submitted:  Sep 30th 2022 To:  NZX (Policy Team) Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA response to NZX ESG Guidance Note Exposure Draft The NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Exposure Draft of the proposed ESG Guidance Note (‘Guidance Note’), supporting the Code of Corporate Governance (‘Code’). In the NZSA’s…
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Submission: NZX Corporate Governance Code Consultation

Date Submitted:  Sep 30th 2022 To:  NZX (Policy Team) Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA response to NZX Corporate Governance Code Consultation The NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Exposure Draft of the proposed Corporate Governance Code (‘Code’). NZSA notes that much of the feedback offered through our submission of…
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Submission: NZ Climate Related Disclosure Framework (Exposure Draft)

Date Submitted:  Sep 27th 2022 To:  External Reporting Board (CRD Team) Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA response to NZ Climate Related Disclosure Framework (Exposure Draft) The NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) would like to thank the External Reporting Board for the opportunity to comment on the exposure drafts comprising the initial Aotearoa New Zealand Climate…
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Submission: NZX Capital Raise Settings and Listing Options

Date Submitted:  Sep 14th 2022 To:  NZX Limited (Policy) Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA Submission on NZX Capital Raise Settings and Listing Options The NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) would like to thank NZX for the opportunity to comment on this review of Capital Raise Settings. We recognise that capital raise methodologies are the subject…
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