Luke Ford

Luke is a leading New Zealand expert in financial markets transactions, including bonds, securitisation and structured finance, sustainable finance, and derivatives. He also advises clients on bank and deposit taker regulation, digital assets, and fintech. Luke previously worked in London and Hong Kong on debt and equity-linked capital markets transactions, including Euro Medium Term Note and commercial paper programmes, convertible and exchangeable bonds, regulatory capital, and liability management. This experience provides invaluable insight to New Zealand issuers looking to establish their debt programmes domestically or expand into offshore markets.

His combined international and local experience means Luke has a wealth of knowledge to share with clients through regular commentary including domestic financial regulatory developments, new product types, and the impact of European market regulation on New Zealand issuers.