Dealing in futures and options contracts is restricted to members of authorised futures exchanges by the New Zealand Securities Commission. There are no restrictions on the buying and selling of foreign currencies. The New Zealand banking system offers a full range of foreign exchange services including spot, forward, futures, options and the more sophisticated derivative products. Raising finance New Zealand operates a very open regime. Borrowers may raise finance both on and off-shore and in the currency of choice.
Market forces determine the level of interest rates.
Equity finance is available through issuing shares and listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Repatriation of funds There are no restrictions on the repatriation of capital or earnings of a New Zealand business to overseas investors. This includes the remitting of dividends, profits, interest royalties, management fees, etc.