Bell Gully: Latest News

Regulator Report: recent changes, decisions and developments from the corporate regulatory bodies

The Bell Gully Regulator Report is issued on a regular basis and outlines recent changes, decisions and developments at the main New Zealand and Australian corporate, commercial and competition regulatory bodies.

Securities offerings - easing the path for Australian issuers

The Australian and New Zealand Governments have introduced a mutual recognition scheme which should make it easier for issuers to extend their securities offerings outside their home jurisdictions to members of the public in their trans-Tasman counterpart country.

Flexible working rights a reality

Legislation came into force this week which gives many employees the right to request flexible working arrangements - a small step towards achieving what has become the Holy Grail of the modern workplace: work-life balance.

Balancing the scales of justice

Fans of Rumpole will be familiar with the statue that adorns the top of the Old Bailey: the blindfolded woman holding aloft the balanced scales of justice.

Court of Appeal finds vendors in NZ Bus not liable

The Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court's landmark finding of accessory liability for breach of the Commerce Act against the vendors of Mana Coach Services to New Zealand Bus Limited.