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FMA says Forestland hearing to go ahead
The Financial Markets Authority says its move to put a group of forestry investment companies into liquidation is unaffected by a similar move against another company in the group. Audio
More 'work to do' on Kiwisaver fee transparency - regulator
Only half of KiwiSavers are noticing their providers are simplifying their annual statements. Audio
Financial advisors: Banks benefit at Kiwisavers' cost
Could hundreds of thousands of investors in Kiwi Saver be missing out to the tune of a billion dollars? Financial advisor John Cliffe tells Kathryn Ryan why he and a group of financial advisors have… Audio
Investor confidence steady - FMA
Investors remain solidly confident in financial markets and the way they're being regulated. Audio
FMA looks to liquiate embattled Motueka forestry companies
The Financial Markets Authority is moving to put 18 separate companies, owned by the forestry investment company, Forestlands, into liquidation. Audio
Financial advisers' knuckles rapped over shoddy practices
A financial watchdog has fired warning shots at insurance advisers after a review found half weren't meeting their client obligations . Audio
FMA - KiwiSavers to be more price sensitive in choosing funds
The Financial Markets Authority wants KiwiSavers to be more price-sensitive when deciding how to save for their retirement. Audio
FMA trying to encourage
The Financial Markets Authority says there's no evidence of any impropriety in the setting of a key local interest rate. Audio
FMA says level of engagement not good enough
The Financial Markets Authority is threatening action against KiwiSaver providers who don't do enough to educate and advise members invested in low earning default funds. Audio
FMA warning investors about dodgy deals
The country's investment watchdog is urging investors to be aware of the risks of investing with off-shore, unlicensed providers after a Bay of Plenty woman was left $7,000 out of pocket after falling… Audio
FMA has more moves to lift KiwiSaver involvement
The Financial Markets Authority says it has other plans to help KiwiSaver members get more involved in the management of their savings. Audio
Accountants say emerging technologies will challenge regulators
Chartered Accountants says New Zealand's financial markets regulators are more innovative than most around the world, but they're still struggling to protect consumer rights amid rapidly changing… Audio
Clarity over Kiwisaver fees good for members
Forcing Kiwisaver providers to reveal details of their charges in dollars terms to investors is a step in the right direction, according to a financial research company. Audio
FMA charges two people with insider trading
The Financial Markets Authority has charged two people with insider trading of a listed company's shares, in the first case of its kind. Audio
New era financial regulation needs better informed consumers
A new era of financial market behaviour and regulation has been ushered in today with the Financial Markets Conduct Act coming into force. Audio
Financial Markets Authority wants better company disclosure
The Financial Markets Authority wants companies to improve the quality of their disclosure of information to investors. Audio
Financial watchdog responds to criticism
The Financial Markets Authority says its "good conduct" guidelines for financial service providers are adequate. An independent financial advisor says proposed new rules let banks off too lightly and… Audio
FMA issues code of conduct for finance companies
Financial services companies are being helped to improve their standards of behaviour and treatment of customers in a proposed Good Conduct guide from the Financial Markets Authority. Audio
FMA hones in on insurance advisors
The Financial Markets Authority is training its sights on insurance agents with questionable practices and says prosecutions could follow. Audio
FMA casts eye over life insurance sector
The Financial Markets Authority says it's investigating insurance agents who are trying to profit from needlessly advising consumers to switch policies. Audio