Financial Markets Authority
Banking customers speak up about experiences
A union representing banking workers is demanding a royal commission into New Zealand's banks and the tactics they use on customers. The Reserve Bank and the Financial Markets Authority have told the… Audio
Retailers unhappy with bank fees
Retailers are adding their voice to the chorus of criticism of the banking industry. The Financial Markets Authority and Reserve Bank have told banks to prove they're not behaving unethically. And the… Audio
Ponzi scheme fraudster jailed
A Christchurch man who cheated investors out of $17 million through a Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Financial advisers' knuckles rapped over shoddy practices
A financial watchdog has fired warning shots at insurance advisers after a review found half weren't meeting their client obligations . Audio
FMA to take a closer look at directors of nominee companies
The Financial Markets Authority says it's going to take a closer look at New Zealand directors offering services to nominee companies - particularly those with little connection to New Zealand. Audio
FMA - KiwiSavers to be more price sensitive in choosing funds
The Financial Markets Authority wants KiwiSavers to be more price-sensitive when deciding how to save for their retirement. Audio
FMA says level of engagement not good enough
The Financial Markets Authority is threatening action against KiwiSaver providers who don't do enough to educate and advise members invested in low earning default funds. Audio
FMA warning investors about dodgy deals
The country's investment watchdog is urging investors to be aware of the risks of investing with off-shore, unlicensed providers after a Bay of Plenty woman was left $7,000 out of pocket after falling… Audio
Watchdog cracking down on financial service register use
The Financial Markets watchdog is cracking down on the directors of companies who misuse the Financial Service Providers Register.
Multi-million fraud accused ask for stay
Three men who were charged over the collapse of two finance companies, owing investors $17 million, are arguing they should be granted a stay in the High Court in Auckland.
Robo-advice could be on the cards for investors
Robots look poised to break into a new area of work currently reserved for humans - giving financial advice.
Investor confidence in financial markets rises - survey
Strongly performing financial markets, increased education and stronger enforcement are being credited with a rise in investor confidence.
Guilty plea to insider trading charge in ERoad case
A man has pleaded guilty in the country's first criminal prosecution of insider trading of a listed company's shares.
Two charged with insider trading under new law
Two people accused of insider trading are the first to be charged under new laws governing financial markets.
Question financial services providers, FMA urges
Consumers ask more questions when planning a holiday than they do of their financial service providers, the FMA says. Video
Good financial behaviour guide just published
Consumers will be able to use a new Good Conduct Guide issued by the Financial Markets Authority to assess the behaviour and standards of of financial services companies. Audio
New era financial regulation needs better informed consumers
A new era of financial market behaviour and regulation has been ushered in today with the Financial Markets Conduct Act coming into force. Audio
Financial markets regime fully in force
A new era of financial market behaviour and regulation is ushered in as the Financial Markets Conduct Act comes fully into force.
Companies urged to disclose remuneration policies
Companies are being urged to step-up the disclosure of what they're paying directors and executives, as regulators move to put in place tougher standards covering corporate governance. Audio
Financial Markets Authority wants better company disclosure
The Financial Markets Authority says there are many easy steps companies can take to improve the quality of information disclosed to investors. Audio