Rob Everett
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
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 regime fully in force
A new era of financial market behaviour and regulation is ushered in today as the Financial Markets Conduct Act comes fully into force. Audio
Kiwi Saver providers face further information disclosure
The KiwiSaver investment sector is likely to become more competitive and see new products and ways of doing business, according to the industry's regulator. Audio
FMA wants KiwiSaver standards improved
KiwiSaver companies are being told they need to improve the amount and type of information they give investors and also how they help their clients to make better informed decisions. 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
Fin market regulator says changes good for consumers
The Financial Markets Authority says consumers will be better informed and protected by planned changes to beef-up rules covering the financial advisory sector. Audio
Financial watchdog cracks down on dodgy insurance agents
The Financial Markets Authority is zeroing in on insurance agents who may be unnecessarily switching their clients to new policies - in pursuit of commissions, bonuses and overseas trips. It comes as… Audio
Warning to KiwiSaver sector
The financial markets watchdog has fired a warning at the 23 billion dollar KiwiSaver industry, saying providers need to engage more with their clients. Audio
Financial Markets Authority turns sights on fund managers
The Financial Markets Authority has turned its sights on the funds management sector, which will have to be licenced by the start of December. Audio
Evening Business for 5 October 2015
The Financial Markets Authority says protecting investors and ensuring intergrity in financial markets are top of its priorities as it starts a second year, with an expanded role. Audio
FMA expands role to chase wrong-doers
The Financial Markets Authority says protecting investors and ensuring intergrity in financial markets are top of its priorities as it starts a second year with an expanded role. Audio
FMA releases first annual report
The Financial Markets Authority has just issued its first annual report which includes its expanded mandate to supervise and regulate the capital markets. Audio
Capital markets regulator expects fewer court cases
The capital markets regulator says investors and other financial market players should expect fewer court cases against errant companies in the future. Audio
Capital markets watchdog to tighten rules for overseas firms
The capital markets watchdog is seeking to tighten the rules for overseas firms trying to exploit New Zealand's good corporate name. Audio
Hanover investors to get $18m in settlement
The Financial Markets Authority has walked away from a four million dollar investigation into the collapsed Hanover finance group saying an 18 million dollar settlement is better than going to court. Audio
Rob Everett interview excerpt
The finance watchdog spends $4 million pursuing Hanover Finance, only to settle out of court for half what it was after. The FMA head Rob Everett explains why. Audio
FMA says downturn will test investor confidence
The Financial Markets Authority says it'll take a downturn to truly test how much confidence investors have in the financial markets. Audio
Steady confidence in financial markets
Confidence in New Zealand's financial markets has remained steady. Audio