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Release of Draft Updated Credit Fees Guidelines

As a result of the Supreme Court’s decision in Sportzone Motorcycles Limited (in liquidation) and Motor Trade Finances Ltd v Commerce Commission [2016] NZSC 53, the Commerce Commission has released an updated version of its draft guidelines for credit fees under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA). The updated guidelines are designed to [...]

October 13th, 2016|Categories: Legal Developments|Tags: , , |

Oppression under the CCCFA

The recent High Court decision in AXA New Zealand Nominees Ltd v 10 Gilmer Ltd (in rec) (HC, 6/12/2011) explained the issue of oppressive conduct in the context of a lender under a credit contract (including, but not limited to, consumer credit contracts). Section 118 of the CCCFA defines “oppressive” as “oppressive, harsh, unjustly burdensome, [...]

April 1st, 2012|Categories: Legal Developments|Tags: , |