A collection of archived articles for FYI Banking & Finance.

Final Report of the Task Force on Financial Intermediaries
September 2005: In early August 2005, the government appointed Task Force established to consider the regulation of financial intermediaries released its final report (“Report”). The Report recommends to the Minister of Commerce a package of measures designed to increase consumer confidence in financial intermediaries. This FYI summarises its recommendations and the likely shape of legislation in this area.

Applications by the Crown under the proceeds of Crime Act 1991
September 2004: In recent times there has been an increasing number of cases where the Crown has applied for restraining or forfeiture orders in respect of mortgaged properties under the proceeds of Crime Act 1991 ("Act").

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An Updated Framework for Consumer Credit: Time to Review your Documents
December 2003: The recently enacted Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003(the "Act") introduces a modified regulatory regime for credit contracts, and replaces the Credit Contracts Act 1981 (the "Credit Contracts Act") and the Hire Purchase Act 197.

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