Ministry of Justice
Justice Minister denies that lobbying from real estate agents has delayed round 2 of anti-money-laundering reforms; says still on track for passing of legislation by mid-2017; but backs off earlier aim to introduce legislation in 2016
1st Nov 16, 12:46pm
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Justice Minister denies that lobbying from real estate agents has delayed round 2 of anti-money-laundering reforms; says still on track for passing of legislation by mid-2017; but backs off earlier aim to introduce legislation in 2016
Chapman Tripp, Bell Gully call for a single anti-money laundering supervisor similar to AUSTRAC in Australia
1st Nov 16, 5:02am
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Chapman Tripp, Bell Gully call for a single anti-money laundering supervisor similar to AUSTRAC in Australia
Real Estate Agents Authority argues any person or business carrying out activity involving real estate agency work should be subject to anti-money laundering laws
29th Sep 16, 5:02am
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Real Estate Agents Authority argues any person or business carrying out activity involving real estate agency work should be subject to anti-money laundering laws
PM says wary of policy action that could cause catastrophic slump in housing market; points to Australia; says Govt must protect home owners' equity; also wary of 2nd round of Anti Money Laundering controls as may increase agent/lawyer costs
13th Sep 16, 11:41am
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PM says wary of policy action that could cause catastrophic slump in housing market; points to Australia; says Govt must protect home owners' equity; also wary of 2nd round of Anti Money Laundering controls as may increase agent/lawyer costs
Chapman Tripp says proposed changes to the AML/CFT Act could significantly increase the level of reporting, monitoring & compliance required by financial institutions
26th Aug 16, 10:49am
Chapman Tripp says proposed changes to the AML/CFT Act could significantly increase the level of reporting, monitoring & compliance required by financial institutions
Accountants more cautious than lawyers and real estate agents about being drawn into the AML/CFT Act
25th Aug 16, 10:10am
Accountants more cautious than lawyers and real estate agents about being drawn into the AML/CFT Act
Strewth mate! Why New Zealand should embark down the Australian anti-money laundering regulatory path rather than the British one
24th Aug 16, 5:03am
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Strewth mate! Why New Zealand should embark down the Australian anti-money laundering regulatory path rather than the British one
Ministry of Justice non-committal on who will supervise newcomers to Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
23rd Aug 16, 5:03am
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Ministry of Justice non-committal on who will supervise newcomers to Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
Much work and key decisions still ahead as government looks to roll out phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
21st Jun 16, 7:27am
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Much work and key decisions still ahead as government looks to roll out phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
Justice Minister confirms Govt accelerating 2nd round of Anti Money Laundering rules to include real estate agents, solicitors and lawyers by mid 2017; move follows Panama Papers publicity
31st May 16, 2:37pm
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Justice Minister confirms Govt accelerating 2nd round of Anti Money Laundering rules to include real estate agents, solicitors and lawyers by mid 2017; move follows Panama Papers publicity
PM says Government to accelerate introduction of second round of Anti-Money Laundering rules to include solicitors, accountants and real estate agents after Panama Papers; Dunne concerned about reputational damage to NZ from tax haven talk
9th May 16, 7:25pm
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PM says Government to accelerate introduction of second round of Anti-Money Laundering rules to include solicitors, accountants and real estate agents after Panama Papers; Dunne concerned about reputational damage to NZ from tax haven talk
Plugging the anti-money laundering loophole should be the key plank of combating misuse of the Financial Service Providers Register
1st Feb 16, 5:02am
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Plugging the anti-money laundering loophole should be the key plank of combating misuse of the Financial Service Providers Register
The Government's finally showing a willingness to stamp out abuse of our FSPR but appears unsure of quite how to do it
3rd Dec 15, 5:02am
The Government's finally showing a willingness to stamp out abuse of our FSPR but appears unsure of quite how to do it
MBIE paper outlines 6 possible ways to crack-down on abuse of NZ's Financial Service Providers Register
25th Nov 15, 10:48am
MBIE paper outlines 6 possible ways to crack-down on abuse of NZ's Financial Service Providers Register
Gareth Vaughan wonders whether a sign saying 'welcome to John Key's South Pacific money laundering paradise' should be hoisted at Auckland International Airport
16th Oct 15, 5:05am
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Gareth Vaughan wonders whether a sign saying 'welcome to John Key's South Pacific money laundering paradise' should be hoisted at Auckland International Airport
The FMA expects MBIE to review the territorial scope of the Financial Service Providers Act following 'misuse' of Financial Service Providers Register by overseas companies
8th Oct 15, 5:03am
The FMA expects MBIE to review the territorial scope of the Financial Service Providers Act following 'misuse' of Financial Service Providers Register by overseas companies
Ministry of Justice to discuss potential extension of NZ AML/CFT Act territorial guidance with RBNZ, FMA & Department of Internal Affairs
7th Oct 15, 11:34am
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Ministry of Justice to discuss potential extension of NZ AML/CFT Act territorial guidance with RBNZ, FMA & Department of Internal Affairs
Senior lawyer suggests simple solution to anti-money laundering law arbitrage opportunity, says judgment against FMA well constructed and logical
2nd Oct 15, 5:03am
Senior lawyer suggests simple solution to anti-money laundering law arbitrage opportunity, says judgment against FMA well constructed and logical
Select Committee told to reject banks' push to shift burden of verifying offshore house buyers to real estate agents & lawyers
17th Aug 15, 10:19am
Select Committee told to reject banks' push to shift burden of verifying offshore house buyers to real estate agents & lawyers
Ministry of Justice mulling who will supervise the likes of real estate agents and lawyers once the AML/CFT Act net is finally widened
20th Jul 15, 4:01pm
Ministry of Justice mulling who will supervise the likes of real estate agents and lawyers once the AML/CFT Act net is finally widened
Govt promotes success of new anti-money laundering laws on world stage, while those at the coalface fork out to meet standards
13th Jul 15, 3:51pm
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Govt promotes success of new anti-money laundering laws on world stage, while those at the coalface fork out to meet standards
Taking on the dodgy offshore financial service providers; One lawyer's recipe to remove their stain from NZ's reputation
4th Jul 15, 7:02am
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Taking on the dodgy offshore financial service providers; One lawyer's recipe to remove their stain from NZ's reputation
Government seemingly in no rush to bolster NZ's fledgling anti-money laundering regime
19th May 15, 12:03pm
Government seemingly in no rush to bolster NZ's fledgling anti-money laundering regime
NZ Bankers' Association says Government run public awareness campaign on AML would be useful
20th Oct 14, 5:00am
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NZ Bankers' Association says Government run public awareness campaign on AML would be useful
Government applauds reduction in outstanding fines and reparation bills to $564 million
22nd Aug 13, 3:42pm
Government applauds reduction in outstanding fines and reparation bills to $564 million