OpinionTamsyn ParkerTamsyn Parker: Peer to peer lending - a worthy alternative?The first peer to peer lender has been given a license by the Financial Markets Authority.21 Aug 12:14 AM
Banking and financeFMA sues finance trustee - taste of things to come?The Financial Markets Authority's unprecedented action against the trustee of a failed finance company is the sort of proceeding the watchdog is likely to launch more often under the country's new regulatory regime, says a senior lawyer.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA files suit against trustee of failed Viaduct CapitalNew Zealand's market watchdog has taken unprecedented action against a failed finance company trustee.19 Aug 10:51 PM
Banking and financeHotchin loses Hanover decision appealMark Hotchin has lost an appeal over a decision which said Hanover's trustees did not have a duty to verify the accuracy of statements in allegedly misleading prospectuses.15 Aug 03:27 AM
Banking and financeParoled director gets work from convicted fraudsterFailed finance company director Trevor Ludlow has done contract work for a receiver with his own fraud convictions since being released on parole.12 Aug 02:30 AM
BDBDBanking and financeBrewer seeking crowd-funding cancels dividendsShareholders in Renaissance Brewing company have cancelled their claim on $147,000 of earnings to make it a more attractive investment opportunity.11 Aug 02:47 AM
Banking and financeBrian Henry admits market manipulation - FMADiligent Board Member Services founder Brian Henry has admitted to market manipulation and will pay a $130,000 penalty after settling with the Financial Markets Authority.07 Aug 05:21 AM
Banking and financePetricevic still a risk - Parole BoardDisgraced Bridgecorp boss Rodney Petricevic has been denied parole on the grounds he may still pose an undue risk to the safety of the community.01 Aug 04:18 AM
BDBDBanking and financeFirst equity crowdfunding licences approvedWellington-based PledgeMe and Auckland-based Snowball Effect are the first to gain equity crowd funding licences under the new Financial Markets Conduct Act.30 Jul 10:55 PM
Banking and financeFMA cracks down on late reportingNew Zealand's market watchdog says a spate of prosecutions shows the consequences for firms which don't file financial statements on time.15 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeUnlisted mulls FMA licence as deadline loomsUnlisted, the share trading platform run by Armillary Private Capital, is mulling an application to be a registered market or seek to be exempted.14 Jul 09:59 PM
Banking and financeLending service aims for shake-upThe boss of New Zealand's first peer-to-peer lending service, Harmoney, says the online platform will shake up the personal loan market and give retail investors a new option.08 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeDirectors charged for financial reporting lapsesSeven directors that raise funds from the public have been charged by market regulators for allegedly breaching the Financial Reporting Act.03 Jul 03:57 AM
Banking and financeNZX gets good report cardThe Financial Markets Authority has issued a favourable report card on the NZX and the way it handles its statutory obligations.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeInvestor caution urged over rash of new IPOsThe boss of New Zealand's financial regulator is urging investors to approach a rush of stock exchange listings, including some high-risk technology companies, with caution.17 Jun 05:00 PM
SharesFMA backs Strategic Finance secrecyConfidentiality agreement helped secure $22m payback deal, says agency head.05 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: New watchdog barks at Reserve BankFinancial Markets Authority chief executive Rob Everett has yet to be inducted into the club, writes Fran O'Sullivan. That's why he brings a refreshing outsider's view to the task of being New Zealand's markets watchdog.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeCourt: Sentence too harshThe Supreme Court has agreed with Sir Doug Graham and three other Lombard Finance board members that their home detention sentences were too harsh.06 May 11:10 PM
Banking and financeFMA keeps powder dry on civil claimsThe Financial Markets Authority won't wait until receivers have finished chasing funds from convicted finance company directors. when considering civil cases.27 Apr 05:30 PM
Banking and financeFirms line up for crowd fundingOne of the first companies hoping to offer equity crowd funding says it already has 11 firms lined up wanting to raise money this year.09 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeNZX out to reassure investors over rulesStock exchange operator NZX says it will ramp up its efforts to help investors understand how it regulates the market this year.06 Apr 04:15 PM
Banking and financeCrowd-funding door opens for NZ corporatesAround a dozen companies have indicated interest in setting up crowd-funding as new rules come into force making it easier for businesses to raise capital.01 Apr 03:15 PM
Banking and financeBluechip boss on FMA charges diesA former chief executive of Bluechip and director Viaduct Capital Nick Wevers has died and criminal charges filed against him have now been withdrawn.21 Mar 03:15 AM
Banking and finance$18.9m Bridgecorp settlement reachedThree convicted Bridgecorp directors have reached an $18.9 million settlement with the failed finance company's receivers.11 Mar 10:58 PM
Banking and financeWhen the FMA comes a knocking...Law firm Bell Gully has published new guidelines about what to do if the Financial Markets Authority raids your business.07 Mar 01:50 AM
Banking and financeCapital raising shakeup loomsInvestment market players are gearing up for the biggest shake-up in more than decade.27 Jan 04:30 PM
