Ministry of Justice
Is the public sector pulling its weight in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing?
17th Jun 24, 2:34pm
Is the public sector pulling its weight in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing?
Coalition government not currently considering improving disclosure on the beneficial owners of NZ companies & limited partnerships
15th Mar 24, 7:44am
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Coalition government not currently considering improving disclosure on the beneficial owners of NZ companies & limited partnerships
Podcast: Barrister Gary Hughes on what could be done to simplify & improve anti-money laundering law
In a stocktake on the anti-money laundering & countering terrorist financing law at 10, Gary Hughes explains where it came from, its impact & how it might be improved
31st Aug 23, 11:04am
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In a stocktake on the anti-money laundering & countering terrorist financing law at 10, Gary Hughes explains where it came from, its impact & how it might be improved
Fintech Revolut says banking market study shows why it's launching in New Zealand
3rd Jul 23, 5:00am
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Fintech Revolut says banking market study shows why it's launching in New Zealand
Nine years after the Law Commission rejected the idea, the Ministry of Justice recommends reconsidering a beneficial ownership register for trusts
8th Nov 22, 12:02pm
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Nine years after the Law Commission rejected the idea, the Ministry of Justice recommends reconsidering a beneficial ownership register for trusts
Review of anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing suggests looser settings for some as $1.3b cost mounts
7th Nov 22, 8:14pm
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Review of anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing suggests looser settings for some as $1.3b cost mounts
Justice Minister, Cabinet, taking their time in responding to 'once-in-a-decade opportunity to improve NZ’s anti-money laundering regime'
18th Oct 22, 9:28am
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Justice Minister, Cabinet, taking their time in responding to 'once-in-a-decade opportunity to improve NZ’s anti-money laundering regime'
Submissions to Ministry of Justice review divided on whether NZ's anti-money laundering oversight, with 3 supervisors, should be retained or changed
31st Mar 22, 7:47am
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Submissions to Ministry of Justice review divided on whether NZ's anti-money laundering oversight, with 3 supervisors, should be retained or changed
Gary Hughes says perhaps the AML/CFT Statutory Review is a prime opportunity to remind policy-makers that small steps can be taken to ‘right-size’ the rules for local conditions
18th Oct 21, 10:43am
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Gary Hughes says perhaps the AML/CFT Statutory Review is a prime opportunity to remind policy-makers that small steps can be taken to ‘right-size’ the rules for local conditions
Gary Hughes provides a roadmap for navigating the Ministry of Justice AML/CFT Statutory Review
16th Oct 21, 9:35am
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Gary Hughes provides a roadmap for navigating the Ministry of Justice AML/CFT Statutory Review
The ACT Party wants to get the ball rolling on finding a less burdensome and less complicated way for New Zealand businesses to comply with international anti-money laundering expectations
28th Jul 21, 11:02am
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The ACT Party wants to get the ball rolling on finding a less burdensome and less complicated way for New Zealand businesses to comply with international anti-money laundering expectations
Ministry of Justice requiring enhanced customer due diligence for companies with nominee directors through amendments to anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regulations
21st Jun 21, 9:38am
Ministry of Justice requiring enhanced customer due diligence for companies with nominee directors through amendments to anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism regulations
The Reserve Bank says it will address recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force 'to the extent feasible' within the scope of its government funding agreement
5th May 21, 8:03am
The Reserve Bank says it will address recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force 'to the extent feasible' within the scope of its government funding agreement
Outcome of international assessment of NZ's efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing delayed until 2021 thanks to COVID-19 pandemic
27th May 20, 9:24am
Outcome of international assessment of NZ's efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing delayed until 2021 thanks to COVID-19 pandemic
Regulating online hate speech and violence in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks; What does the law say and what more can be done?
18th Mar 19, 4:02pm
Regulating online hate speech and violence in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks; What does the law say and what more can be done?
Insurance Council boss lobbies Government to give insurers same access to proposed Canterbury quake tribunal as homeowners
3rd Aug 18, 10:53am
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Insurance Council boss lobbies Government to give insurers same access to proposed Canterbury quake tribunal as homeowners
Duncan Webb explains how the proposed Earthquake Tribunal could ping insurers who have used delay tactics and shares his hopes that it provides a model for the resolution of other civil disputes
2nd Aug 18, 10:47am
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Duncan Webb explains how the proposed Earthquake Tribunal could ping insurers who have used delay tactics and shares his hopes that it provides a model for the resolution of other civil disputes
Government launches campaign to keep public in the loop as lawyers, accountants and real estate agents need to start complying with anti-money laundering rules
24th Jul 18, 5:08pm
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Government launches campaign to keep public in the loop as lawyers, accountants and real estate agents need to start complying with anti-money laundering rules
Banks want a section from the controversial USA PATRIOT Act added to NZ's Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
26th Apr 17, 9:22am
Banks want a section from the controversial USA PATRIOT Act added to NZ's Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
Justice Minister Amy Adams says estimated compliance costs of extending anti-money laundering net have fallen by as much as half to between $800 mln and $1.1 bln
15th Mar 17, 6:02am
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Justice Minister Amy Adams says estimated compliance costs of extending anti-money laundering net have fallen by as much as half to between $800 mln and $1.1 bln
Shifting NZ's anti-money laundering focus to an outcomes oriented one and away from a box ticking approach would boost ability to detect, prosecute & prevent serious crime, expert says
23rd Feb 17, 11:05am
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Shifting NZ's anti-money laundering focus to an outcomes oriented one and away from a box ticking approach would boost ability to detect, prosecute & prevent serious crime, expert says
Lawyers continue to balk at the Government's plans to drag them into compliance with anti-money laundering laws
14th Feb 17, 7:00am
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Lawyers continue to balk at the Government's plans to drag them into compliance with anti-money laundering laws
Govt to stick with 3 anti-money laundering supervisors as it moves to drag real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and others into the anti-money laundering net
13th Dec 16, 11:17am
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Govt to stick with 3 anti-money laundering supervisors as it moves to drag real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and others into the anti-money laundering net
RBNZ's Grant Spencer says Australian-style single, super AML regulatory model 'ultimately may be a good solution' for New Zealand
5th Dec 16, 2:47pm
RBNZ's Grant Spencer says Australian-style single, super AML regulatory model 'ultimately may be a good solution' for New Zealand
Justifying delay of new bill, Justice Minister warns extending Anti-Money Laundering regime to real estate agents, accountants and lawyers could cost home owners NZ$1.6 bln over 10 yrs; Labour accuses Govt of going soft on policing dirty money from China
2nd Nov 16, 5:17pm
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Justifying delay of new bill, Justice Minister warns extending Anti-Money Laundering regime to real estate agents, accountants and lawyers could cost home owners NZ$1.6 bln over 10 yrs; Labour accuses Govt of going soft on policing dirty money from China