28 - 29 July 2025 | Rydges, Auckland & Virtual
Name of the event
Building Trust and Resilience Through Legislative Reform
Now in its 21st year, the Financial Markets Law Conference is back for 2025! This year, by popular demand, we are also including updates for Lending and Credit industries, making this a must-go event for professionals at the intersection of law, banking, finance, regulation, and compliance.
In recent years, a number of very high-profile financial companies have gone bust, and 2025 saw a number of new amendment bills for the financial services, markets and credits industries – hear from regulators, practitioners and thought leaders on current developments. Join us to navigate and understand the latest so you can be at the forefront for your clients and stakeholders.
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Decoding the new CoFI regime ▪ Green & ESG finance ▪ AML, CFT, Scams ▪ Fintech & Crypto ▪ Credit regulation reforms ▪ Other requested topics
Who should attend?
This conference is for those interpreting, applying, and responding to evolving financial and credit laws in New Zealand.
Barristers, Legal Directors and Counsel in Commercial, Regulatory, Banking & Finance sectors
Government / Regulatory Officials / Advisors
Consumer protection specialists
Financial compliance, Risk, and Finance managers
Heads of Lending, Credit Risk, and Financial Advisory
Lenders, Credit and mortgage brokers, Aggregators
BNPL, Fintech, RegTech founders / Developers
Professors, Academics, PhDs in Finance, Law, ESG
Decode and Navigate the latest in Financial and Credit law
Get Ahead of the Law
Hear directly from regulators and counsellors on the future of financial conduct and credit law—gain insider clarity on upcoming reforms, enforcement trends, and legal responsibilities.
Engage with Industry Leaders
Network with senior partners, fintech innovators, in-house counsel, and compliance heads. Whether you’re deep in litigation or leading digital transformation, connect with the minds shaping the financial legal landscape.
Decode Complex Compliance
From ESG disclosure obligations to AML/CFT alignment across regimes, unpack the layered demands of modern compliance through focused sessions and real-world case updates.
Tomorrow’s Credit & Fintech Frontiers
Discover how BNPL, tokenisation, and AI-powered credit assessments are reshaping legal frameworks and market behaviours—gain tools to manage risk and opportunity in the digital age.
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Rydges Auckland
59 Federal Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
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Agenda
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8:50 | Registration and Coffee |
9:00 | Welcoming Remarks from the Chair David Ireland, Partner, Dentons |
9:15 | Keynote Address - Financial Markets Law in 2025 – Regulatory Reform Hon Scott Simpson, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
9:45 | Navigating a new regulatory landscape – Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) Gain first-hand insights from experts at the forefront of the CoFI regime which came into effect 31 March 2025. This informative session aims to equip practitioners and finance professionals with a sound working knowledge of the CoFI, what it means, how it is being applied and how to navigate the complexities of the regime in practice. An interactive panel discussion will follow the presentation providing the opportunity for practitioners to ask questions on one of the most substantive regulatory changes to the finance sector in recent years. Margie McCrone, Acting Head of Deposit Taking, Financial Markets Authority |
10:30 | Morning Break |
11:00 | Panel Discussion – Navigating and applying the new CoFI regime This panel session looks to decode the complexities of the CoFI regime, what this means for those in the sector as well as the consumer. Gain insights from those on the frontline on how to navigate compliance along with what “good faith” efforts looks like in practice. Explore from a legal and regulatory standpoint the roles and responsibilities of financial institutions over intermediaries conduct.
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11:45 | Green Finance, Disclosure and the ESG imperative Future proof your business practices and position with this presentation that delves into the pressures and solutions around climate risk disclosures and the far reaching implications and effects of green finance. Hear from experts in this field; what you should be doing, why you should be doing it and why now is not soon enough! This engaging presentation will be followed by an interactive panel discussion with our experts giving the audience an opportunity to ask questions on the issues that matter most. James Paterson, Head of Sustainable Finance, ASB Bank Allison Hancock, Partner at Banking and Finance team, MinterEllisonRuddWatts |
12:25 | Q&A |
12:45 | Lunch |
14:00 | Improving capability and effectiveness Improving efficiency and performance is a goal many strive for but achieving it may not always be so easy. Hear from those who are maximising performance through new products and effectively navigating New Zealand’s financial ecosystem. This presentation is a “must” for those working in the financial services sector either in an advisory role or in providing products to market. |
14:20 | The Reserve Bank’s Role in Market Stability and Conduct |
15;20 | Afternoon break |
15:40 | Fintech – Maximising innovation through technology. Gaining the advantage with the latest developments in the Fintech space. Hear from those exploring new frontiers to gain the competitive edge by the smart use of technology. From navigating challenges and change in the financial ecosystem to fulfilling regulatory obligations in tokenised financial systems, this presentation shares insights on the latest developments in this dynamic area. Jason Roberts, CEO, Fintech NZ |
16:20 | Q&A |
16:20 | NZX update Gain an update on the most recent legislative and regulatory developments impacting capital raising along with the updated NZX Governance Code and overview of market performance and the impact of the broader economic climate. |
17:10 | Summary Remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks David Ireland, Partner, Dentons |
8:50 | Registration and Coffee |
9:00 | Welcoming Remarks from the Chair David Ireland, Partner, Dentons |
9:10 | CCCFA Reforms – Resetting Credit Regulation in Aotearoa New Zealand How regulatory reforms are impacting the sector and the way in which providers of financial products and services conduct business. Hear about the New Zealand example; when, where and how businesses can fall foul of their regulatory obligations and customer commitments. Kate Lane, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts |
9:45 | Navigating Overlapping Compliance – CCCFA, CoFI, AML/CFT Traversing cross-regime obligations can, for many, represent one of the greatest complexities of the regulatory environment. Hear from those on the frontline about risk management in meeting cross-regime obligations. Susan Taylor, Financial Ombudsman and CEO, Financial Services Complaints Ltd |
10:30 | Morning Break |
11:00 | Credit Reporting, AI and Data Use With many facets of everyday life being determined by algorithms, how fair is it when this moves into the high-stakes space of determining lending outcomes? AI is here to stay and is becoming more bespoke as organisations seek out new ways to test our suitability. But, where does the line get drawn? Is AI advancing at a great pace than our privacy laws and how do we uphold consumer interests? Privacy and AI software experts share their views and insights in this dynamic space. |
11:40 | Open banking, data protection – The Customer and Product Data Act 2025 Open banking is here! With four of the major trading banks embracing open banking this year and a fifth bank to follow in early 2026, this presentation explores the pros and cons that open banking brings. What is in store for the institution and how does this impact on the consumer? Andrew Dentice, Technology Partner, Hudson Gavin Martin |
12:10 | Q&A |
12:20 | Consumer protection; frauds, scams, AML Staying a step ahead of the scammers: The struggle to keep ahead of the scammers is real! As scammers and fraudsters seek out more sophisticated means to penetrate every aspect of financial life across the globe, the race to mitigate the risk posed and damage caused is an operational imperative for all institutions. From solicitor trust accounts to investment brokers and traditional banks, it appears that no one is immune from the risk of frauds and scams. While regulations offer some level of protection, there are still gaps that need to be plugged by the institutions’ own efforts. Hear from those on the frontline of protecting against frauds and scams about how they are mitigating risk and what is best practice in staying a step ahead of the scammers. |
13:00 | Lunch |
14:00 | Roundtable Discussions: Building trust and resilience – financial inclusion and access in a digital world. |
14:40 | Vulnerable customers and Responsible Lending Practice Protecting the interests of vulnerable customers is to strike that delicate balance between enabling financial aspirations along with managing the risk and stress that can come from the associated liability. With the vulnerable customer often being locked out of traditional lending opportunities they can be exposed to the long-term effects of high-risk lending. This presentation explores where these risks lie for both the consumer and the lender along with the special responsibilities associated with second-tier and high-risk lending. |
15:30 | Summary Remarks from the Chair David Ireland, Partner, Dentons |
Speakers
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Allison Hancock
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Susan Taylor
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Kate Lane
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Margie McCrone
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James Paterson
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Jason Roberts
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Hon Scott Simpson
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Andrew Dentice
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David Ireland
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David is a leading financial services regulation expert and partner at Dentons. He advises banks, insurers, fund managers, and other institutions on licensing, conduct, disclosure, and anti-money laundering.
He chaired the Financial Advisers Code Committee (2012–2021) and previously led Workplace Savings NZ, contributing to New Zealand’s financial advice regime.
Clients value his precise, strategic advice on regulatory reform, conduct reviews, and cross-border compliance.
Recognised by Chambers Asia Pacific and The Legal 500, David is also a published author and industry contributor on ESG, AML, and financial conduct. He’s active in school governance and national sports administration.
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