Banking and financeTiger Brokers to pay $900,000 for breaching anti-money laundering lawsChinese-backed broker in hot water over non-compliance.29 Jun 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm not usually gullible': Duped pensioner loses $1.5m fortune in sharemarket scam'They were draining me out and sucking me in.'27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Worst night of my life’: Man who lost $400k says 'money mule' a disbarred lawyer'They’re absolutely ruthless criminals and they need to be stopped'.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeInvestment scam warning over ‘interest rates comparison’ siteSome victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to such scams, FMA says.15 Jun 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFMA takes Medical Assurance Society to court over fair dealing breaches'Errors and deficiencies' in Medical Assurance Society systems.01 Jun 01:36 AM
Banking and financeLoo charged over forgery, fake FAP licence allegationsWatchdog claims financial advice given, forged letter used.22 May 09:43 PM
Banking and financeFinancial markets watchdog censures Aurora Financial GroupCompany penalised for misleading existing and potential clients about KiwiSaver returns.10 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'He took everything’: Broker admits blowing investors' $60k on sports betting"I’ve done something unforgivable. There’s no defence for what I did."19 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA warns Du Val for misleading, deceptive statementsDu Val Group would potentially seek to list a new company on the NZX.09 Mar 09:47 PM
Banking and financeFinance sector urged to support customers through tougher economic timesRegulator says making sure there is assistance is a priority.25 Jan 04:00 AM
Banking and financeFMA suspends The Property Crowd licence for non-complianceBusiness 'has a poor understanding of its regulatory obligations'.21 Dec 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFMA seven-fund warning: How industry responded'We will update our systems and processes after this warning': Matthew Horncastle.20 Oct 05:00 AM
PropertyFMA wholesale property probe finds documents 'non-compliant'True risks of wholesale schemes raises alarm; warnings issued to change ways.19 Oct 07:30 PM
Banking and financeFMA suing Vero on claims of overcharging customers $8mAction dates back to allegations of activity from more than eight years ago.16 Oct 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePushpay insider trading case: Accused argues for anonymityThe case is the largest such proceeding in NZ history by the value of shares traded.13 Oct 01:30 AM
Banking and financeLife insurer penalised $700k for misleading customers"Real harm" after failing to correctly pay cover to some sick or disabled customers.29 Sep 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Barnes: 14 years on from the GFC, have we learned anything?Opinion: Many rules are wayward or let people with better lawyers act with impunity.25 Sep 02:00 AM
Banking and financeLife insurance payouts to wronged customers climb to $43m in four yearsAnd the regulator believes there will be more to come.21 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTe wiki o te reo Māori: What businesses are doingBusinesses have big plans to go even further this year - kōrero nui.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careBooster superannuation fund members' details hackedThousands of customers have had their information accessed.09 Aug 05:28 AM
Banking and financeOnly a third of Kiwis know what to do if their bank or insurer treats them unfairlyNew consumer research reveals Kiwis' views on banks and insurers.03 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeInvestors relying on 'leap of faith' for ethical fund choiceFMA tells investment managers they need to do better when it comes to ethical funds.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeActive vs passive investing: What you need to knowS&P Dow Jones makes a case for passive investing.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesKiwiSaver's ostrich effectIt may not feel a priority, but don't ignore KiwiSaver, says FMA.05 Jun 12:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWatchdog bans $20m scheme for units offering 50% returnToday's move follows an earlier temporary freezing measure.06 May 05:27 AM
Banking and financeEquitise fined $7500 for failing to file accounts on timeThe company has also been late filing a number of other reports.07 Apr 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeExperts welcome FMA 'stop' on Flat Bush 50% return scheme"The industry as a whole benefits from this type of market regulation," Mark Francis says.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeInsider information behind dumping of millions Pushpay shares - FMA allegesName suppression continues for defendant who pleads not guilty to rare charge.28 Mar 09:10 PM
Banking and financeFMA moves against Longhorn fund forecasting 50pc returnWatchdog places interim stop order on the scheme.28 Mar 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance50% return? Flat Bush developers target wholesale investorsOffer comes amid FMA scrutiny of wholesale investment schemes23 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeRegulator pulled up for poor handling of conflict of interest by former CEOBut review found the conflict of interest did not impact KiwiSaver default appointments.18 Mar 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNew FMA boss plans to tackle wholesale investmentWholesale investments and cybersecurity are in the sights of new regulatory head.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwiSaver provider Simplicity told to remove misleading advertising by regulatorFMA says Simplicity's adverts breached fair dealing provisions.09 Mar 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusiness Hub: Samantha Barrass on returning home and running the FMASamantha Barrass hasn't lived in NZ for 30 years.25 Feb 04:37 AM