Professional Summary
We are experienced financial markets advisors with a specialist focus on regulatory compliance, treasury management, balance sheet optimization, and credit risk. Providing expert financial markets advice since 2004, covering key regulatory frameworks including the Securities Act 1978, Financial Transactions Reporting Act 1996, Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009, Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, and NZX Participant Rules. We have extensive experience across multiple jurisdictions, assisting a diverse client base with compliance, risk management, and strategic solutions.
Key Skills & Expertise
Financial Markets Regulation & Compliance
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)
Treasury & Liquidity Management
Balance Sheet Optimization
Credit Risk Assessment & Mitigation
International Regulatory Compliance (NZ, Australia, Dubai, Pacific Islands)
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
Our Valued Clients include
We have undertaken licensing applications, drafted and reviewed of processes and procedures and assisted clients in regulatory difficulty. Our client base is large and ranges from multi nationals listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Australian Stock Exchange to regulated banks through to small institutions. They include:
Banks – New Zealand and Dubai
Credit Unions
Non-Bank Deposit Takers
Derivative Issuers
DIMS Providers
Brokers and Custodians
Financial Advisors
Peer to Peer Lenders
Accountants
Cash Transport Firms
Conveyancers
Factoring Firms
Financial Leasing Firms
Foreign Exchange Dealers
High Value Goods Dealers
Lawyers
Money Changers
Non- Bank Credit Card Providers (operating on the Visa and Mastercard networks)
Non-Bank Deposit Taking Lenders
Payment Providers
Real Estate Agents
Remittance Providers
Safe Deposit Box Facility Providers
Store Value Cards Providers (operating on the Visa and Mastercard networks)
Trust and Company Formation Agents
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Derivative Issuers License
Successfully assisted a client in securing New Zealand's first Derivative Issuers license under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2014.
Licensing Conditions Amendment
Assisted in developing a risk management model leveraging the client's balance sheet, leading to an amendment in licensing conditions.
Challenges with AML Compliance
Supported a major client in achieving compliance after discovering they were subject to the AML Act following two years of trading. This included ensuring regulatory adherence and liaising with the AML/CFT Supervisor on their behalf.
What our clients say
“Camco Partners collaborated with our team to update our compliance program and support our FMA license application. Their expertise in best practices and deep knowledge of the FMC were invaluable to our success. I highly recommend Camco Partners.“ - Mike
“The auditor visited today and praised our CDD, Compliance Programme, and Risk Assessment, stating they are of an exceptionally high standard—even surpassing some bank programs. Thank you very much.“
– Zoe
“Just wanted to let you know that we passed our on-site inspection by our AML/CFT Supervisor and they commented that we were fine. Thanks for all your help.“ - John