PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWolves at the door: The woman fighting NZ's fraudsters and conmenThe internet has magnified the charm of the fraudster.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAbuse of NZ shell companies and trusts highlighted in global reportSectors like banking and real estate were identified for potential vulnerability.29 Apr 07:30 AM
Banking and financeMarkets watchdog warns fund managers about advertising phenomenal investment returnsPromoting gains without context can be misleading.20 Apr 10:01 PM
Banking and financeMarkets watchdog takes Rockfort to task over misleading adsThe FMA has directed Rockfort Markets to remove or amend ads on its website.23 Mar 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFinance firm recorded $15m loss before FMA restricted tradingAuditor qualifies opinion on Auckland-based broker's accounts.16 Mar 04:42 AM
Banking and financeFMA chief executive Rob Everett to departRob Everett has headed up the Financial Markets Authority for seven years.15 Mar 09:10 PM
Banking and financeANZ fined $280,000 for misleading credit card insurance policies"ANZ simply was not looking or looking adequately in the right places."05 Mar 05:50 AM
Banking and financeFinancial adviser warned by regulator over KiwiSaver adviceAdviser told clients to move their KiwiSaver to low risk funds amidst Covid uncertainty.04 Mar 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDerivatives firm director a 'gun for hire', says FMAPegasus Markets was earlier fined $200,000 for the breaches.03 Mar 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ credit card insurance breaches go back decades - court told"It took time to chase rabbits down holes and identify what had gone wrong."12 Feb 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRegulator gives market manipulation warning amid rise in investor activismFMA CEO Rob Everett says the rise in investor activism looks here to stay.04 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBroking firm fined $200,000 for 'blatant' breachesNZ's financial watchdog started to crack down on misuse of the FSPR in 2017.11 Jan 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSmoke and mirrors: The story of a thieving 'trader' with many namesRod Richard Makatea, Rodney Crichton and Rodney McCall are all the same man.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHome detention for stock trader still yet to pay back fraud victims"I'm dealing with someone who is inherently dishonest," judge says.21 Dec 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFormer Viaduct Capital director fails in costs bid after fraud convictions quashedRichard Blackwood wanted more than $75,000 after having his convictions overturned.16 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuyer beware: Cannabis start-up raising funds without mentioning expired licencePitchman and co-founder Aldo Miccio goes silent.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFormer board member's 'high price' for GFC fraudPaul Bublitz stole $1.17m and then sought almost the same amount for his legal costs.29 Sep 04:55 AM
Banking and financePeter Harris' co-defendant continues SFO secrecy fightThe CBL saga continues after the insurance company collapsed with a market value of $747m.29 Sep 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEx-Mutual Finance board member fails in bid to recoup $1.14m"The offences of which he has been convicted are not minor or technical," judge says.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRegulator calls out concerning behaviour in financial services firmsWeaknesses were found in governance, conduct and culture and compliance controls.24 Sep 06:00 AM
Banking and financeTrading company, NZ director guilty of financial register misusePegasus Markets Ltd also ignored a warning by the New Zealand Companies Office.11 Sep 02:45 AM
Banking and financeFMA lays more than 100 charges over Forestlands allegationsAllegations include failures to file financial statements in 2015, 2016 and 2017.09 Sep 05:51 AM
Banking and financeCovid-19 finance scam: FMA warns of watchdog impersonatorsThe woman's family needed cash after being "stranded in NZ" because of the pandemic.08 Sep 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCo-defendant in CBL fraud case argues for name suppressionThe man faces charges of theft, obtaining by deception and false accounting.20 Aug 05:38 AM
Banking and financeBank complaints: 21,000 in three monthsFirst time complaint numbers have ever been revealed for the banks.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFormer CBL boss Peter Harris appears in court over fraud chargesCBL had a market value of $747m when its shares were suspended from trading in 2018.04 Aug 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGFC fraud case: Ex-board member wants costs after partial-acquittalPaul Bublitz was released from prison last year after a successful appeal.01 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuoyant investor confidence worries regulatorInvestor confident didn't fall despite coronavirus outbreak causing market volatility.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeAlleged $50m money laundering breaches for Hong Kong subsidiaryThe accused company provides financial services, including broking and derivatives.23 Jun 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusinessman pleads guilty in fake foreign investment fraud caseThe FMA said the fraudster obtained just under $100,000 from those he contacted.11 Jun 04:00 AM
Banking and finance'As good as John Key': Bragging trader used stolen millions to fund luxury lifeSteven Robertson used stolen millions to fund a luxury, jet-setting lifestyle.05 Jun 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBe wary of fishhooks in insurance industry's financial relief, Regulator warnsWill taking an insurance premium holiday cost you more later?20 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA clamps down on misleading Covid-19 insurance adsThe FMA is clamping down on behaviour that preys on the Covid-19 crisis.07 Apr 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank told of FE Investments' imminent failureThe Reserve Bank recognises the financier's failure is "distressing".02 Apr 09:14 PM