Appointment type
Liquidation
Appointment date
27 November 2018
Appointees
Phil Quinlan and Peter Gothard
Companies subject to Administration
Halifax New Zealand Limited (in Liquidation) (the Company)
(New Zealand Company Number 2130897) NZBN 9429032748079
Office
Sydney
Investor updates will be posted on this website regularly, along with the latest court documents.
Investor and creditor queries should be sent via email to au-fmhalifaxportal@kpmg.com.au.
Disclaimer: Please note, the information in the documents below are for general information only, current at the time of publication, and should not be considered as a comprehensive statement on any matter, taken as constituting professional advice or be construed as a recommendation to take or not to take any action. While KPMG and the Liquidators of Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited (In Liquidation) and Halifax New Zealand Limited (In Liquidation) have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the information contained within the pages of this communication is accurate and current as at the date of issue, errors or omissions may occur due to circumstances outside our control. You should consider seeking independent legal, financial, taxation or other advice to check how the information in these communications relates to your unique circumstances.
Background information
Halifax NZ (the Company) carried on a financial services business in New Zealand under a Financial Markets Authority derivatives issuer licence and offered broking and investment services across various online trading platforms.
Appointment of Voluntary Administrators and subsequently Liquidators
Morgan Kelly, Stewart McCallum and Phil Quinlan were appointed Administrators of the Company on 27 November 2018 pursuant to section 239I of the Companies Act 1993 (the Companies Act).
At the watershed meeting held on 22 March 2019, creditors resolved that the Company be wound up pursuant to Section 239ABA of the Companies Act and that the Administrators be appointed as Liquidators of the Company. On 9 May 2019, Stewart McCallum retired as liquidator.
On 15 December 2022, Morgan Kelly retired as Liquidator and Peter Gothard was appointed as joint and several Liquidator in conjunction with Phil Quinlan who remains as Liquidator.
Meetings
Presentations, minutes and recordings of creditor meetings.
Halifax New Zealand Limited Presentation Watershed Meeting – 22 March 2019
Halifax New Zealand Limited
Communications
Information and circulars for creditors.
Report to Investors and Creditors – 17 March 2023
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) and Halifax New Zealand (In Liquidation)
Halifax Frequently Asked Questions – 13 August 2021
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd and Halifax New Zealand Limited
Update to Investors – 2 June 2021
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd; Halifax New Zealand Limited
Investor FAQ – Judgment and Orders – 2 June 2021
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd; Halifax New Zealand Limited
Investor Update – Cancellation of Australian Financial Service Licence – 15 January 2021
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd and Halifax New Zealand Limited
Update to Investors – Access to MT5 (HalifaxPlus Platform) – 7 December 2020
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd
Investor Update – 21 September 2020
Notice from Turks Legal for Category 2 Investors – 7 August 2020
Halifax Investment Services
Update to Investors - IB AU and IB NZ Investors (Open Positions) – 12 May 2020
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd and Halifax New Zealand Limited
Notice from Turks Legal for Category 2 Investors – 29 April 2020
Update to Investors – 12 April 2020
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd and Halifax New Zealand Limited
Update to Investors – 30 March 2020
Re. Closing out open positions / Realising outstanding investments
Update to Investors – 13 March 2020
Halifax Investor Update – 28 February 2020
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd and Halifax New Zealand Limited
Update to Investors – 24 December 2019
Investor Update – 15 November 2019
Investor Notice – 15 November 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited (In Liquidation) and Halifax New Zealand Limited (In Liquidation)
Investor Update (Simplified Chinese) – 21 February 2022
Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited
Investor Update (Simplified Chinese) – 15 November 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd
Update to investors (Simplified Chinese 简化字) – 18 October 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited （正在清盘中）（澳大利亚Halifax）| Halifax New Zealand Limited（正在清盘中）（新西兰Halifax）（统称 “Halifax 集团”）
Update to investors (Simplified Chinese 简化字) – 31 July 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited （正在清盘中）（澳大利亚Halifax）| Halifax New Zealand Limited（正在清盘中）（新西兰Halifax）（统称 “Halifax 集团”）
Update to investors (Simplified Chinese 简化字) 5 July 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited （正在清盘中）（澳大利亚Halifax）| Halifax New Zealand Limited（正在清盘中）（新西兰Halifax）（统称 “Halifax 集团”）
Voluntary Administrators Report Executive Summary Simplified Chinese – 19 March 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd
Update to investors and creditors (Simplified Chinese 简化字) – 12 March 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited （正在清盘中）（澳大利亚Halifax）| Halifax New Zealand Limited（正在清盘中）（新西兰Halifax）（统称 “Halifax 集团”）
Update to Investors and Creditors Simplified Chinese – 30 January 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd
Proof of Debt or Claim Form Simplified Chinese Version – 3 December 2018
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd
Initial circular to creditors (Simplified Chinese 简化字) 26 November 2018
Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited （正在清盘中）（澳大利亚Halifax）
Investor Update (Simplified Chinese 简化字) – 23 November 2018
Halifax Investment Services Pty Limited （正在清盘中）（澳大利亚Halifax）
Halifax Investor FAQ Update – 18 March 2020
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd and Halifax New Zealand Limited
Court documents
Court directions proceedings and documentation relating to this matter.
Orders made by the High Court of New Zealand relating to Halifax New Zealand Ltd (in Liquidation).
Orders – Justices Middleton, Beach & Moshinsky – 26 October 2021
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd
Judgment of High Court of NZ – Appointment of Referee – 2 July 2020
Halifax New Zealand Ltd
Halifax NZ: Sealed interlocutory orders – 29 May 2020
Halifax NZ: Sealed interlocutory orders – 29 May 2020
Halifax NZ: Interlocutory application – 12 May 2020
Halifax NZ: Interlocutory application – 12 May 2020
Originating process filed in High Court of New Zealand – 25 September 2019
Halifax New Zealand Ltd
Documents filed with the High Court of New Zealand including various applications and affidavit evidence.
Redacted Affidavit of Morgan Kellly Exhibit Volume A Final – 24 September 2019
Halifax New Zealand Limited
Redacted Affidavit of Morgan Kellly Exhibit Volume C Final – 2 September 2019
Halifax New Zealand Limited
4 Redacted First Ian Sutherland Affidavit – 26 June 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd
2 Redacted First Affidavit of Morgan Kelly 26 June 2019 Filed – 31 July 2019
Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd
Support
ASIC Insolvency material
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) provides resources on insolvency for directors, practitioners, employees, creditors and investors.
Visit the ASIC website to find out more.
Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG)
You may be eligible for FEG assistance. General information for claimants can be found here:
https://www.dewr.gov.au/fair-entitlements-guarantee.
Beyond Blue
beyondblue offers some useful resources for people struggling with the emotional impact of financial distress. The beyondblue Support Service provides confidential, one-on-one counselling with a trained mental health professional.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline
Lifeline offers phone crisis counselling for people who are experiencing financial and emotional hardship.
Phone: 13 11 14 Australia-wide
Online crisis support chat (7:00pm to 4:00am daily)
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