Paul Goldsmith
Police to investigate Kiwisaver providers
Commerce Minister Paul Goldsmith has referred any investigation into Kiwisaver providers who are investing in weapons manufacturers to police after receiving official advice. Audio
Commerce Minister waits for cluster bomb advise
Knowingly investing in companies that make cluster bombs is illegal under a law passed in 2009. The Commerce Minister, Paul Goldsmith, is still waiting for official advice. Audio
Govt says Kiwisaver providers must obey the law
The Government says Kiwisaver providers must follow the law but it's not the Government's job to make ethical judgments on behalf of individuals. Audio
Govt proposes shake up of financial advisers sector and rules
The financial advisory sector is to be reformed and more closely regulated under plans released by the government this morning. Audio
Criminal sanctions exit cartel bill is a Govt u-turn
The Government has performed a U turn by deciding against introducing criminal sanctions including jail sentences for business people caught operating cartels. Audio
Are consumers getting a bad deal from insurance brokers?
Are consumers getting a bad deal from those selling them insurance and other financial products, and will proposed changes to legislation address the most common complaints?
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Companies dodging responsibilities
Insight investigates how Phoenix companies are leaving workers and creditors "high and dry" Audio
Global Money Week begins this morning at NZX
Global Money Week is officially underway, following this morning's kick off at the stock exchange. Audio
Law review into the cost of financial advice and services
The government is reviewing the laws governing financial advice and services to ensure the compliance costs aren't pricing small investors out of the market. Audio
Review aims to improve financial advice and services laws
The government is reviewing the laws governing financial advice and services to ensure consumers are getting what they need to make good investment decisions. Audio
New market regulations to give businesses a competitive edge
The government says the new regulations covering capital markets and financial services will make New Zealand businesses more competitve internationally. Audio
Politicians react
Shane Jones refused to talk to Checkpoint, referring all our questions to his one-time colleague MP Clayton Cosgrove. Audio
National's candidate discusses Epsom seat
Paul Goldsmith tells reporters it is up to voters to decide who will win the electorate. Audio
Fiery debate at Epsom candidates meeting
While lively exchanges coloured the televised Leaders' Debate last night, there was fiery debate at a meeting in the wealthy Auckland electorate of Epsom. Audio
Auckland's Homeless
Auckland's mayor wants to give one councilor a lesson in compassion while developing new policy for dealing with the needy. Audio
Auckland Councillor Wants Homeless Removed From Streets
Paul Goldsmith says it is unacceptable for vagrants to be seen on the city's streets and wants the police to move them on. Audio