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FMA files first charges over misleading statements made about registration on NZ's problematic Financial Service Providers Register
27th Feb 18, 1:57pm
FMA files first charges over misleading statements made about registration on NZ's problematic Financial Service Providers Register
RBNZ action sees High Court place CBL Insurance into interim liquidation; Order sparks withdrawal of parent company's issuer credit rating
24th Feb 18, 7:55pm
RBNZ action sees High Court place CBL Insurance into interim liquidation; Order sparks withdrawal of parent company's issuer credit rating
Malaysian police arrest 3 men over alleged 1 billion ringgit (about NZ$350m) Ponzi scheme with 70,000 victims that was run through a NZ company
24th Feb 18, 7:38am
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Malaysian police arrest 3 men over alleged 1 billion ringgit (about NZ$350m) Ponzi scheme with 70,000 victims that was run through a NZ company
KiwiFund Bill to establish a committee to set up a government-run KiwiSaver scheme passes first reading; National dubs it misguided and unnecessary; Industry speaks out against 'political tinkering' 
22nd Feb 18, 2:47pm
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KiwiFund Bill to establish a committee to set up a government-run KiwiSaver scheme passes first reading; National dubs it misguided and unnecessary; Industry speaks out against 'political tinkering' 
Irish central bank orders European subsidiary of NZ insurer, CBL, to stop writing new business; CBL to challenge order, saying it will 'take any action it deems necessary' to protect its interests; RBNZ says nothing
20th Feb 18, 11:45am
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Irish central bank orders European subsidiary of NZ insurer, CBL, to stop writing new business; CBL to challenge order, saying it will 'take any action it deems necessary' to protect its interests; RBNZ says nothing
Remember the curious case of General Equity Building Society? Well, now it's known as Pacific Eagle Capital and appears to be thumbing its nose at an FMA warning
19th Feb 18, 5:08pm
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Remember the curious case of General Equity Building Society? Well, now it's known as Pacific Eagle Capital and appears to be thumbing its nose at an FMA warning
Mortgage fraudster who dishonestly obtained $52m of loans jailed for 4 years, 7 months; Case prompts banks to tighten lending controls
9th Feb 18, 10:36am
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Mortgage fraudster who dishonestly obtained $52m of loans jailed for 4 years, 7 months; Case prompts banks to tighten lending controls
NZX suspends trading of CBL shares over concerns about the 'completeness and veracity' of information the specialist insurer has released to the market
8th Feb 18, 4:32pm
NZX suspends trading of CBL shares over concerns about the 'completeness and veracity' of information the specialist insurer has released to the market
Hurricanes sponsor and Wellington promoter Fullerton Markets quits the 'next financial hub of New Zealand'
2nd Feb 18, 3:30pm
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Hurricanes sponsor and Wellington promoter Fullerton Markets quits the 'next financial hub of New Zealand'
Guilty admission from mortgage fraudster caught up in $50m case involving ANZ, BNZ and 76 properties around Auckland and Hamilton
23rd Jan 18, 7:06am
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Guilty admission from mortgage fraudster caught up in $50m case involving ANZ, BNZ and 76 properties around Auckland and Hamilton
Gareth Vaughan writes to Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi arguing for tougher action over the misuse of NZ companies and our FSPR
23rd Jan 18, 5:02am
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Gareth Vaughan writes to Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi arguing for tougher action over the misuse of NZ companies and our FSPR
Ex-BNZ chairman Kerry McDonald lambasts the RBNZ's oversight of banks for being 'unacceptably complacent, weak, ineffective' & for ignoring depositors' interests
22nd Jan 18, 10:08am
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Ex-BNZ chairman Kerry McDonald lambasts the RBNZ's oversight of banks for being 'unacceptably complacent, weak, ineffective' & for ignoring depositors' interests
Benje Patterson looks at 10 ways to kickstart your financial health
15th Dec 17, 10:02am
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Benje Patterson looks at 10 ways to kickstart your financial health
FMA statistics show the fledgling NZ P2P lending sector is serving banks and fund managers well, but more needs to be done for retail investors and SMEs, Gareth Vaughan argues
2nd Dec 17, 6:26am
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FMA statistics show the fledgling NZ P2P lending sector is serving banks and fund managers well, but more needs to be done for retail investors and SMEs, Gareth Vaughan argues
Everything you need to know about the P2P lending market - who's lending, who's borrowing, how reliable they are, and what the differences are between the platforms
28th Nov 17, 5:08pm
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Everything you need to know about the P2P lending market - who's lending, who's borrowing, how reliable they are, and what the differences are between the platforms
FMA issues formal warning under anti-money laundering law to forex company and Hurricanes sponsor Fullerton Markets
24th Nov 17, 12:48pm
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FMA issues formal warning under anti-money laundering law to forex company and Hurricanes sponsor Fullerton Markets
Returning to the basic concept of a company, collecting verified information, regulators focusing on policy effectiveness rather than box ticking & other ways to tackle the misuse of NZ companies
24th Nov 17, 5:02am
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Returning to the basic concept of a company, collecting verified information, regulators focusing on policy effectiveness rather than box ticking & other ways to tackle the misuse of NZ companies
Self-proclaimed 'pushy' Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi commits to revamping archaic insurance law, but prioritises introduction of payday lender interest rate caps & a supermarket code of conduct
23rd Nov 17, 2:09pm
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Self-proclaimed 'pushy' Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi commits to revamping archaic insurance law, but prioritises introduction of payday lender interest rate caps & a supermarket code of conduct
FMA puts KiwiSaver funds side-by-side to illustrate whether investors are getting bang for their buck; KiwiSaver providers unapologetic for charging the fees they do, saying investment is needed to provide quality advice
21st Nov 17, 7:36am
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FMA puts KiwiSaver funds side-by-side to illustrate whether investors are getting bang for their buck; KiwiSaver providers unapologetic for charging the fees they do, saying investment is needed to provide quality advice
Harmoney tells court it can charge a fee for its services like a broker that includes profit as Commerce Commission argues there is nothing new or disruptive about what Harmoney's doing
16th Nov 17, 10:23am
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Harmoney tells court it can charge a fee for its services like a broker that includes profit as Commerce Commission argues there is nothing new or disruptive about what Harmoney's doing
CEO David McLean acknowledges Westpac NZ was 'caught on the back foot' in year of two distinct halves, sees KiwiSaver fees 'evolving'
7th Nov 17, 2:05pm
CEO David McLean acknowledges Westpac NZ was 'caught on the back foot' in year of two distinct halves, sees KiwiSaver fees 'evolving'
The newly-minted Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister commits to championing open banking, capping payday lenders' interest rates, and writing a code of conduct for the supermarket industry
4th Nov 17, 7:30am
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The newly-minted Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister commits to championing open banking, capping payday lenders' interest rates, and writing a code of conduct for the supermarket industry
Ex-TV reporter Kris Faafoi replaces former Play School host Jacqui Dean as Minister of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
26th Oct 17, 3:14pm
Ex-TV reporter Kris Faafoi replaces former Play School host Jacqui Dean as Minister of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
FMA charges Auckland man for allegedly taking money he told his clients he would invest for them, and withdrawing money from their credit card accounts without them knowing
26th Oct 17, 12:22pm
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FMA charges Auckland man for allegedly taking money he told his clients he would invest for them, and withdrawing money from their credit card accounts without them knowing
Adman turned blockchain enthusiast on how and why he has become a cryptocurrency investor
26th Oct 17, 9:05am
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Adman turned blockchain enthusiast on how and why he has become a cryptocurrency investor