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David is a
leader in the law impacting on financial service providers, helping
to shape the regulatory framework in which his clients operate.
Key
leadership roles David has played in the financial services and
trusts industry include:
 Member
of the Code Committee appointed under the Financial Advisers Act 2008
to develop a code of professional conduct for authorised financial
advisers
Chair
of Workplace Savings New Zealand (formerly ASFONZ), the premier
industry body dedicated to the promotion of workplace savings and
KiwiSaver (2008-present) (Workplace Savings / ASFONZ councillor since
2006)
Lead
legal provider to the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
(NZICA) in relation to the impact of financial services and to trust
law on the accounting profession, leading NZICA’s 2009 national
road-show on financial adviser reforms
Leading
the Workplace Savings NZ (formerly ASFONZ) superannuation scheme
trusteeship training programme (2002-present)
Founding
convenor of the NZICA Wellington Branch trusts special interest group
(2003-2007).
David’s
recognised expertise extends to:
Superannuation,
KiwiSaver and workplace savings arrangements
Collective
investment arrangements and securities offerings
Wrap
and custodial investment services
Financial
adviser obligations and financial product distribution arrangements
Life
and disability insurance
Trusts
and trusteeship issues.
David is a regular conference
presenter and workshop facilitator on issues affecting the financial
services industry and the practice of trusts.
Recent Publications
ASFONZ - the voice of the workplace super looks at the case for employer involvement in long term savings for employees in the current environment, and provides some trouble-shooting pointers (pdf.319kb) READ MORE
The task of conducting a commercially viable insurance business within the limits of the law is becoming ever more complex. Developments in human rights law, have been just a part of the legislative drive for greater consumer protection which has gathered momentum over the past decade or so. This article explores the boundaries of legal practice. READ MORE
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