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Regulator pulled up for poor handling of conflict of interest by former CEO

But review found the conflict of interest did not impact KiwiSaver default appointments.

New FMA boss plans to tackle wholesale investment

Wholesale investments and cybersecurity are in the sights of new regulatory head.

KiwiSaver provider Simplicity told to remove misleading advertising by regulator

FMA says Simplicity's adverts breached fair dealing provisions.

Business Hub: Samantha Barrass on returning home and running the FMA

Samantha Barrass hasn't lived in NZ for 30 years.

Banker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind bars

The 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.

FMA wholesale property fund probe sought investor client names

Some found this "invasive" and worried about handing over the information.

Questions raised over time taken to pursue Pushpay insider trading case

The case stems from when $100 million worth of shares were sold in June 2018.

Market close: NZ shares shaking off nasty January falls

Market follows offshore leads.

FMA moves against Du Val Group on $20m fund

Financial Markets Authority is yet to announce any action against Du Val.

Markets watchdog has 'less tolerance' for anti-money laundering breaches

A new report detailed anti-money laundering monitoring insights for the past three years.

KiwiSaver hardships claims spiked, manager fees too

More than 3 million people are now in KiwiSaver.

'Treacherous trio of scams': Markets watchdog issues warning about Covid-19 exploitation

Scammers and fraudsters are exploiting the Covid-19 crisis and economic climate.

FMA appoints new chief executive

Kiwi Samantha Barrass will return to New Zealand to take up the role.

Derivatives trading firm hit with $770,000 fine

About $40.8m of the $50m in suspicious transactions related to deposits by two customers.

Sharesies formally warned for anti-money laundering law failures

The investing platform is cooperating with the regulator to meet its legal obligations.

CEO alleged to have made anonymous posts slapped with High Court action

The CEO allegedly went by the usernames "bullish" and "Epithermal".