Outside events
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12th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Review Forum
20th - 21st February 2012, Amora Hotel, Wellington
Examining New Zealand's current and future regulatory environment
The conference features presentations from the Commerce Commission, the Electricity Authority, Ministry of Economic Development, Auckland International Airport, Vodafone and a host of leading legal firms.
Click here to view the full agenda and to register.
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6th Annual Regulatory Evolution Summit
22nd February 2012, Amora Hotel, Wellington
Ensuring effective outcomes through quality regulation.
Distilled into a short sharp one-day format, the 6th Annual Regulatory Evolution Summit will bring the regulation and policy debate to you. Featuring a keynote address by Sean Hughes, Chief Executive of the Financial Markets Authority, and providing practical insights from leading business, regulatory, legal and academic minds. Take a look at the Regulatroy Standards Bill, the NZ Producivity Commission, local government reforms, the RMA, the Overseas Investment Regime, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act, lessons from Australia, the regulatory implications of having a new 'super' regulator in the financial markets and how to improve consultation between government and industry.
Click here to view the full agenda and to register.
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Corporate, Financial Markets and Financial Services Regulation
23rd February 2012, Stamford Plaza Hotel, Auckland
This conference brings together lawyers and business leaders who will be closely involved in applying the FMA regime and the legislation the FMA administers and enforces, and business leaders who will be key players in making these regimes work in their businesses. The objective is to present a conference that combines technical legal analysis with discussion of the practical issues that businesses affected by these regimes will face, and to get views from key players about how they believe they and their businesses can best respond.
Click here to view the full agenda and to register.
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ACI Dealing Simulation
5-8 March 2012 - Wairarapa - REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
NZFMA in association with ACI Australia are pleased to again host the ACI Australia Dealing Simulation from Monday 5th to Thursday 8th of March at Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Solway Park, Wairarapa.
- The ACI Dealing Simulation is the only hands-on simulated dealing course of its kind in the world.
- The Dealing Simulation is designed to teach physical trading techniques by experiencing the hectic demands of a dealer's job in a realistic and responsible environment.
- Learn the role of Treasurer, Trader, Sales and Broker in our simulated dealing room.
- Gain insights into technical analysis, risk management, trading psychology and the OTC financial markets.
- Your chance to draw from the knowledge of a number of Australian and New Zealand markets experts.
- Experience the excitement and competitive environment where teams aim to outperform each other, and high performers are recognised and rewarded.
- Successful completion of the ACI Dealing Simulation Course will provide the attendee with 32 CE hours.
The course is limited to 40 participants (we have 12 already registered), and registrations close on Friday 24 February (or earlier if the course is fully subscribed). The NZ Dealing Simulation is currently listed on ACI Australia's website, and we have already received interest from non-members from both here and overseas (first priority is given to NZFMA members). Please note - successful completion of this course (including an exam pass mark of 80% minimum) is an accepted cross credit against the NZFMA FX Specialist Module for NZFMA Accreditation purposes.
Course attendees need to arrive at the venue on Sunday night 4 March, and with direct flights from Auckland to Masterton currently well priced, we recommend you book flights early. Alternatively, if attendees are from Wellington or are flying into Wellington for the course, a bus has been arranged to collect you from either Wellington Airport or Wellington Train Station on Sunday evening. The course concludes on the Thursday night with a formal dinner and prizegiving event, with attendees departing on Friday morning.
Link here for detailed information, program and registration form for this year's course. This highly regarded four day intensive course will not be held again in NZ until 2014.
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Future Forestry Finance Conference
Investment, Growth & Strategic Outlook
7th & 8th March 2012, Crowne Plaza, Auckland
Future Forestry Finance 2012 will look to provide updates on
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What key investment issues are facing Australia/New Zealand wood sectors?
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What strategies are in place to encourage investment and growth in the sector?
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How do Australian and New Zealand investment opportunities compare internationally?
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What are the potential impacts of the 'BRIC' economies - Brazil, Russia, India and China?
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Will China continue to drive growth in wood markets?
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Where are the opportunities for 'green' investment in Australasian wood sectors?
Click here to view the full agenda and to register.
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13th Annual Company Valuations Masterclass
Providing certainty to company valuations in uncertain times
7th & 8th March 2012, Crowne Plaza, Auckland
Featuring highly technical presentations from leading company valuation experts:
- Bill Apps,Associate, Grant Thornton
- Jai Basrur,Director,Christmas Gouwland & Basrur
- Regan Hoult,Director,PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Garth Ireland,Executive Director, Ireland, Wallace & Associates
- Eric Lucas,Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Brendan Lyne,Director,Lyne Opinion
Technical Content
We will provide highly technical content, practical workshops and extended sessions to ensure the most detailed coverage of key valuations topics.
Laptops provided
For the two workshops within the Conference, laptops will be provided to enable hands-on learning with practice examples and worked case studies
All the experts
We have secured leading company valuations experts to provide the latest updates and to answer all your questions.
Hard copy documentation
All attendees will receive a hard copy of the conference documentation to use throughout the two days and to take away for future reference.
Separately bookable workshops – 9th March 2012
If you have a particular interest in valuing for SMEs or wish to gain an even greater understanding of the technical aspects of valuation methodologies, then register for our two half-day workshops.
Do not miss this opportunity to network with your peers and earn up to 20 CPD hours.
Register before 16th December 2012 to save $300 with out Early Bird Special.
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