PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateClaims NZ bank manipulated govt bond sale, costing taxpayer $33mThe complaint centred on the pricing of govt bonds issued in August 2022.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBooster disputes allegation it used funds wrongly for related wine investmentThe market watchdog alleges 'serious' breaches but Booster says it disputes the claims.12 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandWatchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder'What a bunch of idiots... How am I supposed to have any trust in the system?'09 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeCBL civil proceeding adjourned until 2026Ex CEO Peter Harris made a joint application to the High Court to adjourn IPO proceeding.07 Jun 02:09 AM
OpinionHow to improve diversity in NZ's financial services ecosystem - Jim McElwainOPINION: Progress has been made but the journey is far from complete.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"28 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeSouthern Cross insurance arms issued warning after overcharging premiumsThe failure to properly apply discounts took place over a prolonged period.25 Mar 11:00 PM
Banking and financeFormer CBL boss Peter Harris admits continuous disclosure breaches, misleading conductAnother chapter in the long-running saga between CBL and market watchdog.24 Mar 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling propertiesIt says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.19 Mar 02:41 AM
New Zealand'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammerAimee Rodda has dodged charges.17 Mar 08:30 AM
Banking and financeFormer Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applicationsNatalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.12 Mar 11:35 PM
Banking and financeSFO opens investigation into collapsed cryptocurrency platform DassetSome $6.3m is missing and liquidators can't locate the failed company's chief executive.25 Feb 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNational U-turns to keep new conduct regime for financial institutionsMinister proposes consolidating licensing requirements.30 Jan 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$1.2 million property borrower sues Westpac over threatened mortgagee saleThe case cited information from a bank whistleblower, said to show internal discussions.25 Jan 03:35 AM
Banking and financeFormer mining boss admits false statements, settles case with FMAThe case relates to anonymous posts allegedly made on a sharemarket chatroom.25 Jan 03:10 AM
PoliticsPolitical Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyersThe annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.28 Dec 09:50 PM
Banking and financeFinancial watchdog makes permanent stop order on David McEwenFMA investigation into McEwen and Associates remains ongoing.07 Dec 11:23 PM
Banking and financeMedical Assurance Society slapped with $2.1m fineThe society made false and/or misleading representations to some customers.27 Nov 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeScamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay offTwo big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.17 Nov 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Very bad taste' - Anti-scam video featuring comedian Tom Sainsbury pulled by watchdogFraud victims criticise 'disrespectful and insensitive' awareness campaign.14 Nov 06:00 AM
Banking and financeFinancial watchdog issues interim stop order on David McEwenThe FMA is concerned about a risk of investor harm.09 Nov 07:54 PM
Banking and financePushpay insider case results in six-month community detentionThe individual was found guilty by a jury in August.03 Nov 04:04 AM
Banking and financeFormer mortgage broker pleads guilty to dishonesty offencesMortgage broker obtained home loans through false documents.01 Nov 02:53 AM
Banking and financeVero must pay $3.9m for ‘false and misleading’ statements to customersJudge imposes nearly $4m penalty on insurer.11 Oct 08:34 PM
Sponsored StoriesHow to guard against "greenwashing"Kiwis want to invest ethically - but most find it too hard.01 Oct 11:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careCost-of-living crisis sees KiwiSaver put on the back burnerKiwiSaver hardship withdrawals spike to levels not seen since the height of the pandemic.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeForged FMA document: Fake financial adviser pleads guiltyHe falsely held himself out as a financial adviser in an email to clients.17 Sep 10:39 PM
Banking and financeAnatomy of a corporate disaster: What went wrong at Mainzeal?The Front Page investigates how Mainzeal serves as a warning sign to other businesses.29 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwi crypto meltdown: Liquidator says $6.3m missing, fraud cops alertedThe IRD and staff are also owned money and the Serious Fraud Office has been alerted.21 Aug 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDasset's crypto meltdown: Should regulators have stepped in months ago?Liquidators appointed but it's far from clear if customers will regain access to funds.16 Aug 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCustomers desperate as Auckland-based crypto firm denies access to fundsA mum of two is distraught after losing access to $40,000.15 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Cutting out buying coffees and lunch could save you up to $1mOPINION: And help! I put $300k in my KiwiSaver account and promptly lost $10,000.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA warns NZX-listed Enprise over its accounting records“We are taking up FMA’s offer to discuss how Enprise can further improve its practices."11 Aug 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?OPINION: When the division of an estate comes between families.05 Aug 04:00 PM
