anti-money laundering
Ron Pol cheers John Shewan's report on foreign trust disclosure, says with him exercising the nuclear option the government's choices are now stark
28th Jun 16, 10:30am
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Ron Pol cheers John Shewan's report on foreign trust disclosure, says with him exercising the nuclear option the government's choices are now stark
The global footprint of shonky NZ companies, trusts, financial service providers & building societies
22nd Jun 16, 10:32am
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The global footprint of shonky NZ companies, trusts, financial service providers & building societies
What the government does not need to know about you if you're a non-resident trying to set up a NZ foreign trust or company
21st Jun 16, 11:30am
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What the government does not need to know about you if you're a non-resident trying to set up a NZ foreign trust or company
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
Ron Pol explores barriers and opportunities facing the Shewan ‘review’ of NZ foreign trusts
16th Jun 16, 1:38pm
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Ron Pol explores barriers and opportunities facing the Shewan ‘review’ of NZ foreign trusts
Bill English rules out 'radical' policy changes to shield money remitters from banks' blanket de-risking policies
10th Jun 16, 5:00am
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Bill English rules out 'radical' policy changes to shield money remitters from banks' blanket de-risking policies
Bankers relieved and money remitters knocked back by High Court ruling allowing Kiwibank to close E-Trans' accounts
2nd Jun 16, 9:02am
Bankers relieved and money remitters knocked back by High Court ruling allowing Kiwibank to close E-Trans' accounts
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
Gareth Vaughan argues PM John Key is failing in his role as promoter and custodian of NZ's international standing and reputation over the Panama Papers
10th May 16, 8:21am
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Gareth Vaughan argues PM John Key is failing in his role as promoter and custodian of NZ's international standing and reputation over the Panama Papers
Ron Pol compares one part of NZ's foreign trusts regime to a criminal getaway car manufacturing industry and asks whether the PM will take action or double-down on offshore trusts
8th May 16, 9:37pm
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Ron Pol compares one part of NZ's foreign trusts regime to a criminal getaway car manufacturing industry and asks whether the PM will take action or double-down on offshore trusts
Transparency International NZ says the Government's foreign trust inquiry fails to address fundamental issues
5th May 16, 12:24pm
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Transparency International NZ says the Government's foreign trust inquiry fails to address fundamental issues
Craigs Investment Partners gets formal warning after FMA investigation into its Anti-Money Laundering Act compliance
3rd May 16, 10:43am
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Craigs Investment Partners gets formal warning after FMA investigation into its Anti-Money Laundering Act compliance
The running sore of NZ's Financial Service Providers Register to vie for some of the spotlight hogged by our controversial foreign trusts
15th Apr 16, 5:02am
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The running sore of NZ's Financial Service Providers Register to vie for some of the spotlight hogged by our controversial foreign trusts
Ron Pol says 'tax haven' misses the point: New Zealand’s reputation offers a competitive advantage, and opportunity
11th Apr 16, 11:19am
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Ron Pol says 'tax haven' misses the point: New Zealand’s reputation offers a competitive advantage, and opportunity
Mossack Fonseca's NZ company and related NZ trust business operate without having to comply with NZ's anti-money laundering laws
4th Apr 16, 12:45pm
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Mossack Fonseca's NZ company and related NZ trust business operate without having to comply with NZ's anti-money laundering laws
Banks and money remitters await court judgement that'll determine which industry's in for an overhaul to meet anti-money laundering standards
4th Mar 16, 12:02pm
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Banks and money remitters await court judgement that'll determine which industry's in for an overhaul to meet anti-money laundering standards
Landmark High Court trial pits last bank standing Kiwibank against E-Trans in battle over rights of money remitters & banks' anti-money laundering responsibilities
15th Feb 16, 11:31am
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Landmark High Court trial pits last bank standing Kiwibank against E-Trans in battle over rights of money remitters & banks' anti-money laundering responsibilities
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 2015 Interesties featuring John Key, Graeme Wheeler, Chinese property investors (or not), a boxing commenter, charts, ghost houses, a swearing economist, Mr O'Loan, immigrants, bubbles & plenty of disruption
21st Dec 15, 1:02pm
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The 2015 Interesties featuring John Key, Graeme Wheeler, Chinese property investors (or not), a boxing commenter, charts, ghost houses, a swearing economist, Mr O'Loan, immigrants, bubbles & plenty of disruption
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
Police FIU highlights potential money laundering by 'Category 1' foreign national investors & by individuals booking losses through share trades
5th Nov 15, 5:05am
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Police FIU highlights potential money laundering by 'Category 1' foreign national investors & by individuals booking losses through share trades
State-owned Kiwibank pulled up by RBNZ for not meeting all requirements of money laundering laws
28th Oct 15, 11:40am
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State-owned Kiwibank pulled up by RBNZ for not meeting all requirements of money laundering laws
Terrorist financing through Aussie banks 'difficult to distinguish from the large number of legitimate daily financial transactions'
27th Oct 15, 4:02pm
Terrorist financing through Aussie banks 'difficult to distinguish from the large number of legitimate daily financial transactions'
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