Empowering Cross-Border Success: RSM NZ’s Asia Practice Group

As Asia remains one of New Zealand’s most pivotal trading regions, the role of the Asia Practice Group at RSM NZ has never been more vital.

With continued global economic shifts, cultural intricacies, and regulatory changes, businesses need a trusted advisor to navigate these complexities—and RSM’s team is rising to the challenge.

A Bridge Between Cultures and Markets

RSM NZ’s Asia Practice Group offers more than advisory services—it delivers understanding. Its trilingual professionals, fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay and Hindi are deeply embedded in both Asian and New Zealand business cultures, ensuring clients receive seamless support. That makes the difference between merely entering a market and truly thriving.

What They Do: Tailored Services That Drive Confidence

The breadth of expertise is remarkable. The Asia Practice Group helps clients:

Establish business operations in New Zealand (including optimal structuring and navigating Foreign Investment rules)
Conduct commercial and financial due diligence
Buy businesses or real estate—residential, commercial, or farming
Navigate taxation structuring, imports, exports, and regulatory compliance
Access full-spectrum audit, accounting, and broader business advisory services
Support capital market activities, IPOs, M&A, transaction support, valuations, and expert reporting

These services are precisely what businesses and investors need amid evolving trade policies, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory scrutiny.

Sector Expertise That Matches Investor Interests

RSM’s team is deeply experienced across sectors highly attractive to Asian investors, including:

Tourism
Property investment & development
Construction
Retail
Aged-care services
Farming & agriculture
Financial services
Importing and exporting

This vertical focus ensures clients receive sector-specific insights—not just generic advice.

Deep Asia-Pacific Connections

As part of the global RSM network, the Asia Practice Group taps into a vast Asia-Pacific presence. This extends capabilities into regional markets, giving clients strategic leverage in cross-border transactions and regional expansion efforts.

Strength in Leadership and Growth

Wei Chen, Hensen Goh, Diana Li, and Bhavika Topiwala as Partners, along with Addie Wang and Grace Wee as Principals are a specialised team, which is RSM NZ’s commitment to expanding its reach and expertise. This move reflects both internal growth ambition and growing client demand.

Why This Matters

— Global Uncertainty

With supply chain disruptions, shifting trade policies, and evolving tax frameworks, businesses operating across New Zealand and Asia need nuanced, agile advisory support.

— Cultural Nuance

Understanding market nuance—especially as geopolitical tensions ebb and flow—is vital. A trilingual, bicultural team offers trusted guidance that generic advisors can’t.

— Investor Confidence

From navigating New Zealand’s Foreign Investment rules to identifying strategic acquisitions or funding opportunities, investor clarity is a must.

— Local Infrastructure, Global Reach

RSM NZ combines local market knowledge with global reach—a rare and potent combination for businesses seeking cross-border growth.

Final Thoughts

In a world where cross-border investment isn’t optional—it’s essential—the Asia Practice Group at RSM NZ stands out as a bridge between opportunity and execution. With sector-specific expertise, regulatory know-how, linguistic fluency, and growing leadership strength, they empower Asian investors and New Zealand businesses alike to pursue confident, compliant, and successful ventures.