Capital market reforms consultation
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer launched a six-week public consultation on 14 July 2026 on a package of capital market reforms intended to make raising capital cheaper for businesses and investing more rewarding. Proposed changes span product disclosure statements, director and issuer liability, settings for smaller and alternative markets, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending limits, wholesale investor rules and auditor liability. Submissions close on 25 August 2026.
Reaction
NZX backed the proposals, with acting chief executive Graham Law saying improving market depth and liquidity was critical to keeping capital affordable and accessible. The Institute of Directors' Kirsten Patterson called them a step in the right direction but cautioned that reforms should be proportionate and that director liability should focus on areas where directors have direct influence.
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Key milestones
Government opens consultation on capital market reforms
The Government began a six-week consultation on capital market reforms aimed at lowering the cost of raising capital and improving investor returns, covering disclosure, director and auditor liability, smaller-market settings and crowdfunding limits. NZX supported the proposals while the Institute of Directors welcomed them with a call for proportionate liability rules. Submissions close 25 August 2026.
Sources
- Beehive — Capital market reforms to power economic growth ↗
- RNZ — NZX backs proposed reforms to capital markets ↗