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Financial services in the news

New Zealand’s financial services have been in the news with the release of Consumer NZ’s mystery shopper report on the financial adviser industry.

Change to annual return service

When you file this year’s annual return you will be required to update all directors’ addresses to meet new address standards introduced by New Zealand Post.

Introducing the Companies Office blog

The Companies Office has launched a blog to provide a platform for clients to share information, advice and contribute to the development of new services.

Financial Service Providers

The Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 (‘the Act’) was passed into law on 29 September 2008. Everyone who provides, or offers to provide, a financial service will shortly be required to register as a Financial Service Provider.

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Start following the PPSR on Twitter to be kept up to date with the latest PPSR news and information.

ADLS Inc and CCH Release Amended Constitutions

The Auckland District Law Society (ADLS Inc) and CCH have recently reviewed and amended the constitutions they provide via the Companies Office.

New online service

Introducing the online validation service for Company Extracts and Certificates of Incorporation

Certificates of Good Standing

In November 2008, the Companies Office launched an electronic service enabling you to request a certificate evidencing a company's incorporation and registered status. This is called a Certificate of Good Standing and is sent to you via email.

Companies Office again named most helpful government agency

For the sixth year running, the Companies Office continues to be at the forefront of both service and innovation, according to the 2008 Business New Zealand/KPMG Compliance Cost Survey.

New Societies and Trusts website is live

The new look Societies and Trusts website was released on 7th October 2008. The website will add value to the New Zealand business community by better serving the voluntary sector and providing clear and up-to-date information to all.

New Zealand ranked number 1 in the world for starting a business

The World Bank Doing Business indicators for 2009 have been released and New Zealand is now ranked number one in the world for ease of Starting a Business.

Pocket-sized Companies Office Register now available

The Companies Office has announced the launch of a company search service for internet enabled mobile phones available from http://m.companies.govt.nz

Standard set for Monday night maintenance outages

The length and timing of planned weekly maintenance outages has been set to fall within a standard 2 hours between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM on Monday evenings.

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IRD public consultation

Inland Revenue is reviewing the amount of information they request from companies at the end of the year and they way they collect it.

Industrial and provident societies review

In preparation for the introduction of Enterprise, the Registrar of Industrial and Provident Societies (“the Registrar”) is conducting a review of the industrial and provident societies register. There are currently 299 societies registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1908 (“the Act”).