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Would RBNZ’s bank resolution work? No, say the experts
Law & Regulation

Jenny Ruth: Would RBNZ’s bank resolution work? No, say the experts

RBNZ’s open bank resolution policy has turned into a sacred cow it is loath to discard, even though experts including Treasury say it wouldn’t work. 

Jenny Ruth 11 Apr 2023
Ministers reminded the clock is ticking
Law & Regulation

Ministers reminded the clock is ticking

Ministers have until April 17 to get their bids in for laws to pass this year.

Ian Llewellyn 10 Apr 2023
A call to arms: the case for a national pro bono centre
Law & Regulation

Laura Scampion: A call to arms: the case for a national pro bono centre

Access to justice shouldn't become a case of the haves versus the have-nots. It's time to take action. 

Laura Scampion 08 Apr 2023
Wynn Williams to contest Christchurch crown warrant
Law & Regulation

Wynn Williams to contest Christchurch crown warrant

Crown warrant appointment could end one law firm’s 109-year reign. 

Staff reporters 06 Apr 2023


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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
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