In my past 20 years working as an accountant, I have encountered legislation and regulations numerous times, mentioning the following terms that come with significant implications for my clients business, and personal life matters. List No 1: Live in New Zealand Ordinarily reside in New Zealand Domiciled in New Zealand Have a permanent place of […]

Ten years ago, we could not foresee, even in our wildest dreams, that one ACT would so fundamentally impact the Finance industry and later, other professional services. The Act I refer to, is the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML & CFT Act, hereafter the ACT). Due to this ACT, NZ […]

Yi Ping Ge, partner at GS, and Fui Loong Chan, lawyer from Loo & Koo, were the speakers at a property investment seminar run by the ANZ bank. Spoken in Chinese, both gave their advice from an accounting perspective and a legal perspective. The morning went well and both speakers were congratulated on their great […]

Yi Ping is a partner at Gilligan Sheppard who recently visited China. I stayed one week in China and three weeks in Hong Kong at the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018, which provided me with plenty to think about… Tourism Every time I visit any touristy areas in China, I can’t help […]

In 2008 we moved from Pakuranga to Kohimarama. I noticed the Kohimarama Yacht club, a lonely grey wooden structure on the beach front of Tamaki Drive between St Heliers and Kohimarama. I did not expect that in the 10 years to come, we would be so involved with them. My daughter Crystal joined the club […]

My annual visit to China is a perfect chance to learn, enjoy and share – it is a pleasure to share some of insights with everyone. Demolishing non-compliant buildings From big cities such as Shanghai with more than 20 million people, to little villages like my grandma’s home village Caohu with only hundreds of residents, […]

Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) From 1 July 2017, New Zealand financial institutions are required to undertake due diligence on their account holders, including the controlling person of certain entity accounts. The purpose of the due diligence, is to identify non-resident account holders and controlling persons, and once identified, the […]

Yi Ping came up with the idea to form a team and walk the 100km Oxfam Trailwalker. She invited the whole firm but Humphrey was the only one brave enough (or perhaps foolish enough) to put his hand up. He recruited Marcus and Casper to get the four they needed to enter and then Isaac […]

Oxfam Trailwalker is the ultimate team challenge – tackle 100km in 36 hours or 50km in 18 hours and raise funds to fight poverty. Oxfam Trailwalker New Zealand is part of an international series, with an incredible 16 events being held around the world in 11 countries. Over the years, the event has raised more […]

Post Event Notes: With an audience made up of predominantly bankers, investors and professionals (accountants, lawyers, immigration consultants, real estate agents and mortgage brokers), Yi Ping was a star presenter and well received. She talked about tax residency, land transactions and ownership/financial structuring regarding overseas investments.     [box] The seminar will be conducted in Mandarin. […]