'A win': Banks strike cash settlements with scam victims who lost $400k
An elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.
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Du Val group: Firearms seized when Remuera property raided
Firearms were seized when authorities went to the Du Val owners' home.
Owners of Du Val-managed Lakewood Plaza units pay millions after water mains burst
'Millions of dollars in repairs, ridiculously expensive': owner paying $30,000.
Du Val investor worried after interim receivership
'It’s been nearly two years since I’ve been paid anything.' - Du Val investor
'Rent will continue' - Du Val to worried apartment landlord
Around 500 people live in the high-rise.
Scope of Du Val businesses revealed: 64 entities now in PwC hands
The apartment and townhouse development group has been put into interim receivership.
Du Val Group in receivership: Why the FMA and police swooped, and what next?
One increasingly worried subcontractor complained of being owed around $500,000.
Auckland property developer placed into interim receivership, police at property
Around 120 investors put money into Du Val entities.
Sharesies trader investigated after claiming kitchen renovation anguish made him flip shares
Normally his trades were modest - but a few big deals caught unwanted attention.
FMA 'considering' two more complaints over Govt bond sales
The regulator says it has received six complaints about market manipulation.
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
Coromandel gold miner suspended from ASX as auditor flags concerns
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
Claims NZ bank manipulated govt bond sale, costing taxpayer $33m
The complaint centred on the pricing of govt bonds issued in August 2022.
Booster disputes allegation it used funds wrongly for related wine investment
The market watchdog alleges 'serious' breaches but Booster says it disputes the claims.
Watchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder
'What a bunch of idiots... How am I supposed to have any trust in the system?'
CBL civil proceeding adjourned until 2026
Ex CEO Peter Harris made a joint application to the High Court to adjourn IPO proceeding.
How to improve diversity in NZ's financial services ecosystem - Jim McElwain
OPINION: Progress has been made but the journey is far from complete.
Kiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning
“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"
Southern Cross insurance arms issued warning after overcharging premiums
The failure to properly apply discounts took place over a prolonged period.
Former CBL boss Peter Harris admits continuous disclosure breaches, misleading conduct
Another chapter in the long-running saga between CBL and market watchdog.
$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling properties
It says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.
'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammer
Aimee Rodda has dodged charges.
Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications
Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.
SFO opens investigation into collapsed cryptocurrency platform Dasset
Some $6.3m is missing and liquidators can't locate the failed company's chief executive.
National U-turns to keep new conduct regime for financial institutions
Minister proposes consolidating licensing requirements.
$1.2 million property borrower sues Westpac over threatened mortgagee sale
The case cited information from a bank whistleblower, said to show internal discussions.
Former mining boss admits false statements, settles case with FMA
The case relates to anonymous posts allegedly made on a sharemarket chatroom.
Political Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyers
The annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.
Financial watchdog makes permanent stop order on David McEwen
FMA investigation into McEwen and Associates remains ongoing.
Medical Assurance Society slapped with $2.1m fine
The society made false and/or misleading representations to some customers.
Scamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay off
Two big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.
'Very bad taste' - Anti-scam video featuring comedian Tom Sainsbury pulled by watchdog
Fraud victims criticise 'disrespectful and insensitive' awareness campaign.
Financial watchdog issues interim stop order on David McEwen
The FMA is concerned about a risk of investor harm.
Pushpay insider case results in six-month community detention
The individual was found guilty by a jury in August.