Regulator gives market manipulation warning amid rise in investor activism
FMA CEO Rob Everett says the rise in investor activism looks here to stay.
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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
"I'm dealing with someone who is inherently dishonest," judge says.
Former Viaduct Capital director fails in costs bid after fraud convictions quashed
Richard Blackwood wanted more than $75,000 after having his convictions overturned.
Buyer beware: Cannabis start-up raising funds without mentioning expired licence
Pitchman and co-founder Aldo Miccio goes silent.
Former board member's 'high price' for GFC fraud
Paul Bublitz stole $1.17m and then sought almost the same amount for his legal costs.
Peter Harris' co-defendant continues SFO secrecy fight
The CBL saga continues after the insurance company collapsed with a market value of $747m.
Ex-Mutual Finance board member fails in bid to recoup $1.14m
"The offences of which he has been convicted are not minor or technical," judge says.
Regulator calls out concerning behaviour in financial services firms
Weaknesses were found in governance, conduct and culture and compliance controls.
Trading company, NZ director guilty of financial register misuse
Pegasus Markets Ltd also ignored a warning by the New Zealand Companies Office.
FMA lays more than 100 charges over Forestlands allegations
Allegations include failures to file financial statements in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Covid-19 finance scam: FMA warns of watchdog impersonators
The woman's family needed cash after being "stranded in NZ" because of the pandemic.
Co-defendant in CBL fraud case argues for name suppression
The man faces charges of theft, obtaining by deception and false accounting.
Bank complaints: 21,000 in three months
First time complaint numbers have ever been revealed for the banks.
Former CBL boss Peter Harris appears in court over fraud charges
CBL had a market value of $747m when its shares were suspended from trading in 2018.
GFC fraud case: Ex-board member wants costs after partial-acquittal
Paul Bublitz was released from prison last year after a successful appeal.
Buoyant investor confidence worries regulator
Investor confident didn't fall despite coronavirus outbreak causing market volatility.
Alleged $50m money laundering breaches for Hong Kong subsidiary
The accused company provides financial services, including broking and derivatives.
Businessman pleads guilty in fake foreign investment fraud case
The FMA said the fraudster obtained just under $100,000 from those he contacted.
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Steven Robertson used stolen millions to fund a luxury, jet-setting lifestyle.
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FMA clamps down on misleading Covid-19 insurance ads
The FMA is clamping down on behaviour that preys on the Covid-19 crisis.
Reserve Bank told of FE Investments' imminent failure
The Reserve Bank recognises the financier's failure is "distressing".
$7m Ponzi scheme: Foreign exchange broker wins appeal
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Hopefully the 2020s is the decade New Zealand women finally achieve financial equality.
Intueri promoter reacts to potential A$100m class action suit
Arowana threatens legal action of its own
FMA privacy breach extends to six cases, KPMG to investigate
The FMA apologises for privacy breach.
Private jet, flash cars and the $10m Ponzi scheme: Businessman jailed
Steven Robertson told one of his victims he was "as good as John Key".
FMA shuts down website after privacy breach revealed
The FMA has shut down its website to get to the bottom of a privacy breach.
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Sales-based incentives for bankers will be made illegal by the Government
Life insurers need to lift their game - regulators
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Continuous disclosure: Supply and demand issues out of kilter
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Sale of house wasn't disclosed in 2017 financial statements.