Category: Submissions

Submission: Climate-related Disclosures – Strategy and Metrics and Targets

Date Submitted:  May 2nd 2022 To:  External Reporting Board (XRB) Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA submission to XRB on Parts 2-5 (Strategy, Metrics and Targets) of the NZ Climate Standard 1 (Climate-related DIsclosures) The NZ Shareholders’ Association would like to thank the External Reporting Board for the opportunity to comment on their initial draft…
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Submission: NZX Code of Corporate Governance

Date Submitted:  January 28th 2022 To:  NZ RegCo Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA response to NZX Consultation NZX Code of Corporate Governance The NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) would like to thank NZX for the opportunity to comment on the review of the NZX Code of Corporate Governance (referred to as “the Code” in this…
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Submission: Climate-Related Disclosures – Governance and Risk Management

Date Submitted:  November 22nd 2021 To:  External Reporting Board (XRB) Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA response to NZCS1 – Governance and Risk Management The NZ Shareholders’ Association would like to thank the External Reporting Board for the opportunity to comment on their initial draft of NZCS1 – Governance and Risk Management, as part of…
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Submission: NZX Mid-Point Order Book

Date Submitted:  August 23rd 2021 To:  NZX Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA response to NZX Proposal to establish a Mid-Point Order Book The purpose of this paper is as a submission to the Final NZX RegCo Consultation Paper on the proposed Mid-Point Order Book, issued during July 2021. The NZX proposal will see the…
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Submission: Proposed amendments to the Takeovers Act

Date Submitted:  August 12th 2021 To:  Takeovers Panel Tap/Click here to download submission NZSA Submission:  Proposed amendments to the Takeovers Act, Takeovers Code and related legislation NZSA is the only body that represents retail shareholders in New Zealand. We make this submission on behalf of our members. Section One: Substantive Amendments Definition of Code company: 12-month…
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Submission: Review of Wholesale Investor Exclusion $750,000 Minimum Investment Exemption

Date Submitted:  May 2021 To:  Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Tap/Click here to download submission This submission focused on two exemptions: Kauri Bonds and other Unsubordinated Debt Securities Review of Wholesale Investor Exclusion $750,000 Minimum Investment Exemption Reliance To what extent do you, your clients or your members rely on the wholesale investor notice exemption in relation…
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Submission: Class Action and Litigation Funding – Issues Paper

Date Submitted:  March 2021 To:  Law Commission Tap/Click here to download submission   Class Action and Litigation Funding The NZ Shareholders Association (‘NZSA’) represents retail investors and champions their rights in New Zealand financial markets.  As well as advocating on their behalf, we also promote and encourage the development of active, efficient, fair and transparent…
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Submission: Proposed guidance on KiwiSaver fees and value for money

Date Submitted:  December 14th 2020 To:  Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Tap/Click here to download submission   Proposed guidance on KiwiSaver fees and value for money Do you agree with the factors we have identified as being relevant to an assessment of whether KiwiSaver fees are unreasonable? If not, please outline your reasons. We agree that the…
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