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Rare insider trading prosecution over Pushpay shares sale

The FMA alleges inside information was used prior to a market announcement in 2018.

Medical Kiwi admits to making false and misleading statements in share offer documents

The company launched a crowdfunding offer in August 2020.

FMA revokes first firm's transitional financial advice provider licence

Regulated financial advisors for retail clients must hold, or operate with, a FAP licence.

Auckland investor loses $700,000 in overseas scam

It has prompted a warning from the financial regulator, urging people to spot red flags.

Finance sector set for 'major blow-up' without crackdown: departing FMA boss

Everett finishes up in his role on Friday after nearly eight years in the top job.

Kiwis struggling to get money back from investments linked to Chinese billionaire

An investor is still trying to recover tens of thousands of dollars he paid to 'G-Clubs'.

FMA censures broker Jarden for derivatives issuer licence breaches by OMF

'A derivatives issuer failing to handle client money appropriately is serious.'

CEO of Kiwi gold mining company given notice amid controversies

New Talisman's chief executive Matt Hill has been given notice.

All Blacks logo used by fake Canadian bank in suspected scam

In a global game of whack-a-mole there's little authorities can do but warn against scams.

Why FOMO is driving investors into the sharemarket

Research reveals what is driving Kiwis to use online investment platforms.

NZ's largest life insurer faces $700,000 fine for misleading customers

AIA's behaviour exacerbated and prolonged the harm to vulnerable customers, watchdog says.

FMA censures Wellington firm over unpermitted investment advice

FoxPlan's authorised financial advisers may have not complied with disclosure obligations.

FMA sees increase in insider trading complaints during Covid-19

The pandemic has also seen aggressive marketing for unregulated products such as crypto.

FMA slaps crowd-funding platform with $7500 infringement fee

The company is yet to file financial statements, which were due last year.

Can Jasper become a 'Sharesies' for property investors?

The Auckland firm wants to be the Sharesies of property investing.

FMA survey highlights rising popularity of online trading platforms

The FMA says investor confidence is running high, as is interest in online platforms.