If you only have one hour to gain an understanding of the implications of the Credit Law reforms from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) then this is it! Unpack the significant shift in oversight from the Commerce Commission to the Financial Markets Authority, what this means for regulatory approach and enforcement, and the recent extension of the regime to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products. This session will equip you with a clear understanding of key compliance expectations and next steps in a rapidly changing environment.
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Chair:
Dr Maria Pozza, Director and Principal, Gravity Lawyers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the recent legislative reforms to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act
- Unpack the regulatory change from the Commerce Commission to the Financial Markets Authority
- Understand the expansion of the regime to Buy Now, Pay Later products
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD Hour
1.00pm to 2.00pm Navigating the Evolving CCCFA Landscape: Recent Reforms, Regulatory Shift, and BNPL Expansion
- Gain an overview and update on the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA), exploring recent legislative reforms and their practical implications for lenders
- Examine the significant shift in oversight from the Commerce Commission to the Financial Markets Authority, what this means for regulatory approach and enforcement
- Examine the recent extension of the regime to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products
Presented by Richard Massey, Partner, Bell Gully
Presenters
Dr Maria Pozza, Director and Principal Lawyer, Gravity LawyersDr Pozza is the Director and Principal lawyer of Gravity Lawyers. Her expertise includes: Commercial international space law, international military space law, domestic legislative frameworks over military and commercial uses in space as well as international law space law dealing with armed conflict and aggressive uses. She provides expertise in legal and technical frameworks concerning cybersecurity and IT, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and technology laws. She has been the course coordinator for the University of Victoria’s Cyber Security and International Relations, as well as a lecturer for the International Relations course. As a prolific publisher, Dr Pozza has edited and published a book on Risk Management in Outer Space Activities – An Australian and New Zealand Perspective, as part of her Book Series titled Space Law and Policy. She has been involved in the development of numerous space law publications that range from academic articles, professional publications, guidance materials, and books. Dr Pozza has supervised at master’s level and is currently supervising at the PhD level with the University of Otago. Her expertise on international and national space law, is often called upon by a wide range of domestic and international clients and institutions.
Richard Massey, Partner, Bell Gully
Richard is a Partner in Bell Gully’s consumer, Regulatory and Compliance team. He specialises in consumer law and has acted for a range of clients on issues under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and the Fair Trading Act. Richard frequently advises on credit matters, including responsible lending, disclosure and credit fees, as well as broader consumer issues including unfair contract terms and online contracts. Before joining Bell Gully, Richard worked at Slaughter and May in London, where he acted on a range of complex contractual disputes and regulatory investigations.
This seminar is part of a series
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In-House Counsel are under more pressure than ever with expanding workloads, shrinking budgets and increasing regulatory complexity. Sign up for this lunchtime series of webinars to ensure that you are across the latest developments and gain essential strategies, practical tips plus vital legislative and case law updates - all aimed to assist you to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording to watch at a time convenient to you.
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Attend all 5 sessions and earn 5 CPD Hours
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