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Criminal charges filed against former financial adviser David McEwen
Financial watchdog alleges McEwen failed to comply with a stop order.

‘Grossly unfair’: Staff at Hatch owner FNZ revolt over capital raise
Some employees say their retirement funds have disappeared due to dilution.

‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money launderer
A scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".

FMA secures another win against CBL, this time its former CFO
Ex-employee found as an accessory to three of CBLC’s continuous disclosure contraventions.

NZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yet
Parties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.

Four months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val properties
Bare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.

On the hunt for Du Val founders’ ‘missing’ jewellery
Nine valuable jewellery items have yet to be located.

Property Insider: Fixing Ryman’s sinking Edmund Hillary hub; Britomart revitalisation turning 20
Site was rubbish dump, says boss of Mainmark, drilling through floor slabs up to 4m down.

‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped
'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'

FMA censures Pathfinder over 'ethical investment' marketing
Misleading social media promotions earn rebuke.

Du Val court hearing pencilled in
Judge this week will be considering PwC’s application for information in the case.

'Serious breaches': Sydney-based auditor has NZ licence cancelled
'Breaches are serious because they were systemic," says the Financial Markets Authority.

Failed partial takeover sparks litigation: Empire v Vital
Vital wants $214,000 from Empire for expenses it says it incurred after the failed deal.

FMA welcomes High Court decision on CBL
The FMA has welcomed a decision on the estate of former CBLC director Alistair Hutchison.

Du Val receivers PwC due in court against Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke tomorrow
The case revolves around access to information and PwC escaping paying Remuera home rent.

Delay looms for FMA case against Du Vul founders unable to secure lawyer
FMA action could be stalled by lack of lawyer but PwC action will proceed as planned.

'Woke up to armed cop': Du Val founder hits out at police after raid on Remuera home
'Every grubby witness' among the forces lamented in since-deleted post.

Listen: Scammers who used deepfake Luxon video to steal $224,000 caught on recording
A fraud expert says the highly skilled scammers use psychological tricks to con victims.

Return of the Tinder swindler: After prison, prolific scam artist picked up where he left off
Fraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.

Hays Niwa: Cryptocurrency investment must be taken with a grain of caution
OPINION: Māori, Pasifika and Indians are confident investors but risks are out there.

'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scam
Scammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.