Nikko AM NZ appoints new General Counsel

27 February 2019

Nikko Asset Management New Zealand Limited (“Nikko AM NZ”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Haines as General Counsel and Company Secretary.

Haines joins Nikko AM NZ after 16 years as a specialist in regulatory and commercial law. This includes almost five years at the Financial Markets Authority, as Manager of Disclosure and before that Senior Solicitor Regulatory Policy. Haines has also held positions at Russell McVeagh, Lowndes Associates and Telecom NZ. He has an LLB from Auckland University and a BA (Hons) from the University of London.

Nikko AM NZ Managing Director George Carter says he is delighted to have someone of Haines’ calibre join Nikko AM NZ.

“As we continue to expand our retail offering and build on our reputation for excellence in asset management, Simon’s wealth of experience, both as an in-house lawyer and in regulatory matters is a welcome addition to our leadership team,” says Carter.

Haines says he looks forward to helping the firm build on its reputation as a high quality asset manager.

“This is a particularly exciting time to be joining Nikko AM NZ. The company is rolling out a leading edge robo-advice platform and is breaking out into the KiwiSaver space. On top of this, the legal and regulatory landscape is changing at a frantic pace, with a particular focus on ensuring that the customer remains front and centre at all times,” says Haines.

Haines is due to start at Nikko AM’s Auckland office in mid-March.

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