Derivatives trading firm hit with $770,000 fine
About $40.8m of the $50m in suspicious transactions related to deposits by two customers.
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FMA censures Wellington firm over unpermitted investment advice
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FMA slaps crowd-funding platform with $7500 infringement fee
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High Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwC
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Judge rules against third CBL accused's continued anonymity
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New stock exchange for SMEs to be launched
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Shares trader behind $10m Ponzi scheme loses final appeal bid
Steven Robertson stole millions from his clients to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Derivatives trader admits anti-money laundering law breaches
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Abuse of NZ shell companies and trusts highlighted in global report
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Markets watchdog warns fund managers about advertising phenomenal investment returns
Promoting gains without context can be misleading.
Markets watchdog takes Rockfort to task over misleading ads
The FMA has directed Rockfort Markets to remove or amend ads on its website.
Finance firm recorded $15m loss before FMA restricted trading
Auditor qualifies opinion on Auckland-based broker's accounts.
FMA chief executive Rob Everett to depart
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ANZ fined $280,000 for misleading credit card insurance policies
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Financial adviser warned by regulator over KiwiSaver advice
Adviser told clients to move their KiwiSaver to low risk funds amidst Covid uncertainty.
Derivatives firm director a 'gun for hire', says FMA
Pegasus Markets was earlier fined $200,000 for the breaches.
ANZ credit card insurance breaches go back decades - court told
"It took time to chase rabbits down holes and identify what had gone wrong."
Regulator gives market manipulation warning amid rise in investor activism
FMA CEO Rob Everett says the rise in investor activism looks here to stay.
Broking firm fined $200,000 for 'blatant' breaches
NZ's financial watchdog started to crack down on misuse of the FSPR in 2017.
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Rod Richard Makatea, Rodney Crichton and Rodney McCall are all the same man.
Home detention for stock trader still yet to pay back fraud victims
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Former Viaduct Capital director fails in costs bid after fraud convictions quashed
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