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One financial regulator to rule them all
NZ's rag-tag pack of financial market watchdogs will be replaced by a "super regulator" in a move to restore confidence after the finance company meltdown.

<i>Stock takes</i>: Spinning it wide? not wide enough
The Securities Commission's announcement yesterday that it had laid criminal charges against the directors of Lombard Finance & Investments was no surprise.

Lombard four face criminal charges
Criminal charges have been laid against four Lombard Finance & Investments directors, including two ex-cabinet ministers.

Call for independent watchdog staff
Mark Weldon says the resignation of Securities Commission director David Jackson highlights the need for an independent market regulator.

Nuplex man resigns from Securities Commission
Auckland businessman - and Nuplex director - David Jackson has resigned from the Securities Commission.

Civil proceedings filed against Nuplex
The Securities Commission is to file civil proceedings against resin-based product manufacturer Nuplex Industries.

<i>Stock takes</i>: Shares flying high as market recovers
Fast food retailer Restaurant Brands not only served up a strong result this week but has also had the best performing share price in the last year.

Capital + Merchant director yet to be served summons
The five directors of failed finance company Capital + Merchant have been remanded until next month.