This is the ninth edition of CCH's popular company and securities law guide, reviewed and updated by commercial law lecturers from the University of Auckland. Since the previous edition was published, there have been significant law changes and judgments given, including: introduction of criminal offences for breach of certain directors' duties new statutory regime for the regulation of financial markets conduct revised financial reporting regime Supreme Court decisions on voidable transactions This edition explains these changes and more. Students, practitioners and business people will find this Guidebook an indispensible, easy-to-read and informative aid to understanding a changing and complex area of law.