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Three years after predecessor Simon Power looked at it, Justice Minister Judith Collins in no rush to pass legislation allowing proper class actions
13th Mar 13, 4:27pm
Three years after predecessor Simon Power looked at it, Justice Minister Judith Collins in no rush to pass legislation allowing proper class actions
Westpac NZ says its mortgage growth remains below overall market levels, is continuing cross selling push
7th Feb 13, 4:17pm
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Westpac NZ says its mortgage growth remains below overall market levels, is continuing cross selling push
Amanda Morrall reports on a new survey showing young Kiwis suffering from short-sighted financial thinking and asks why we aren't doing more as a community to address it
19th Nov 12, 2:54pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Amanda Morrall reports on a new survey showing young Kiwis suffering from short-sighted financial thinking and asks why we aren't doing more as a community to address it
The entities peddling unregulated NZ offshore finance companies to the world tout their benefits and recommend their favourite banks
2nd Aug 12, 4:22pm
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The entities peddling unregulated NZ offshore finance companies to the world tout their benefits and recommend their favourite banks
Contentious new rules requiring NZ-registered companies to have local agent to be subject of Parliamentary discussion, Commerce Minister Foss says
24th Jul 12, 5:58pm
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Contentious new rules requiring NZ-registered companies to have local agent to be subject of Parliamentary discussion, Commerce Minister Foss says
John Key's unofficial financial services hub alive and well
17th Jul 12, 4:17pm
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John Key's unofficial financial services hub alive and well
City Savings Bank, 'a bank with a small b,' sets up HQ on Queens (sic) St without RBNZ approval after registering as a company and financial services provider
20th Mar 12, 12:32pm
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City Savings Bank, 'a bank with a small b,' sets up HQ on Queens (sic) St without RBNZ approval after registering as a company and financial services provider
Local version of Aussie class action against banks over fees won't launch without new govt legislation
6th Dec 11, 3:59pm
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Local version of Aussie class action against banks over fees won't launch without new govt legislation
Finance companies collapsed because regulators, courts, lawyers and accountants were 'unready, unwilling and unable' to do their jobs with integrity, QC says
18th Oct 11, 4:02pm
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Finance companies collapsed because regulators, courts, lawyers and accountants were 'unready, unwilling and unable' to do their jobs with integrity, QC says
BusinessDesk: Power tightens up company registration rules, cracks down on cartels
13th Oct 11, 4:15pm
BusinessDesk: Power tightens up company registration rules, cracks down on cartels
Commerce Minister Simon Power joining Westpac, heading up banking services to its wealthy 'premium' personal customers
11th Oct 11, 2:13pm
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Commerce Minister Simon Power joining Westpac, heading up banking services to its wealthy 'premium' personal customers
RBNZ: 'We have prevented New Zealand registered companies from committing many frauds overseas'
22nd Sep 11, 4:38pm
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RBNZ: 'We have prevented New Zealand registered companies from committing many frauds overseas'
Commerce Minister Simon Power wants taxman to help crack down on NZ registered companies implicated overseas in smuggling, money laundering and tax fraud
20th Sep 11, 4:01pm
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Commerce Minister Simon Power wants taxman to help crack down on NZ registered companies implicated overseas in smuggling, money laundering and tax fraud
Taxpayers' 'uncalled capital facility' behind Kiwibank's parent NZ Post is worth NZ$300 million
7th Sep 11, 4:06pm
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Taxpayers' 'uncalled capital facility' behind Kiwibank's parent NZ Post is worth NZ$300 million
Unregistered fringe lenders to be 'dragged into the sunlight' as part of crack down on loan sharking
11th Aug 11, 5:19pm
by Amanda Morrall
Unregistered fringe lenders to be 'dragged into the sunlight' as part of crack down on loan sharking
Predatory loan sharks and peddlers of high-interest rate credit under watch as the financial services sector asked to stem 'problem debt' in NZ
11th Aug 11, 12:33pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Predatory loan sharks and peddlers of high-interest rate credit under watch as the financial services sector asked to stem 'problem debt' in NZ
Colmar Brunton puts spotlight on 3rd tier lenders revealing interest rates of 498% pa and ignorance among borrowers
10th Aug 11, 4:08pm
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Colmar Brunton puts spotlight on 3rd tier lenders revealing interest rates of 498% pa and ignorance among borrowers
Up to 40% of the country's 218 3rd tier lenders are breaking the law, Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power says
9th Aug 11, 2:17pm
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Up to 40% of the country's 218 3rd tier lenders are breaking the law, Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power says
Election 2011 - Party Policies - Law & Order
24th Jul 11, 6:02pm
Election 2011 - Party Policies - Law & Order
Election 2011 - Party Policies - Justice
24th Jul 11, 5:53pm
Election 2011 - Party Policies - Justice
Serious Fraud Office says it may lay criminal charges after discovering 'inflated' valuations on properties and businesses
13th Jul 11, 4:10pm
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Serious Fraud Office says it may lay criminal charges after discovering 'inflated' valuations on properties and businesses
Commerce Minister Simon Power announces financial summit to crack down on loan sharks, make borrowers understand the true cost of debt
21st Jun 11, 10:19am
by Amanda Morrall
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Commerce Minister Simon Power announces financial summit to crack down on loan sharks, make borrowers understand the true cost of debt
On the block alcopop maker Independent Liquor sees law change wiping out more than a quarter of its profits
20th Jun 11, 4:06pm
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On the block alcopop maker Independent Liquor sees law change wiping out more than a quarter of its profits
RBNZ, Companies Office, Securities Commission talked statutory management for SCF months before action taken against Hubbard
19th May 11, 4:10pm
RBNZ, Companies Office, Securities Commission talked statutory management for SCF months before action taken against Hubbard
New Financial Markets Authority to get NZ$24 mln funding this year, up from NZ$18 mln for current regulators
20th Apr 11, 10:47am
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New Financial Markets Authority to get NZ$24 mln funding this year, up from NZ$18 mln for current regulators