Tag: investment
-
FMA Warns Chance Voight Investors Amid Liquidation
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is advising investors in Rangiora-based Chance Voight to seek full information before providing further funds to Bernard Whimp or any Chance Voight-related entity. This warning comes as the FMA has applied to the High Court…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsEconomyLaw Enforcement Financial Markets AuthorityChance VoightBernard WhimpLiquidationInvestmentRangioraNZ Financial Markets Authority
-
New Zealand's Financial Advice Sector Sees Growth, Faces Scams and Misconduct
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its final Financial Advisers Update for 2025, reflecting on a year of progress and engagement within the financial advice sector. The FMA noted the sector is embedding the financial advice regulatory framework, with…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalScience & TechnologyFinancial MarketsEconomyFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial Issues Financial AdviceFinancial Markets AuthorityFMAScamsFraudRegulatory ReturnsInvestmentNZ Financial Markets Authority
-
New Zealand National Accounts Data Released for Year Ended March 2024
Stats NZ released the National Accounts (industry production and investment) for the year ended March 2024. The release contains a reconciled set of detailed industry data on production, investment, and capital stock. This data is used to update and maintain…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeFederal Government National AccountsIndustry ProductionInvestmentGDPStats NZGovernment StatisticianStatistics NZ
-
FMA Seeks Feedback on Ethical Investment Disclosure Guidance
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is seeking feedback on updated draft guidance for financial products with ethical characteristics. The guidance aims to assist issuers in presenting their products in disclosures and advertising related to ethical claims. The consultation is open…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeLegal Financial Markets AuthorityFMAethical investmentLouise UngerFinancial Conduct ReportinvestmentFinanceNZ Financial Markets Authority
-
KiwiSaver Shows Resilience with $123 Billion Under Management
The latest KiwiSaver Annual Report indicates the scheme's resilience amid economic challenges. The report, released by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), shows total funds under management grew by 10% to $123 billion, driven by $12.2 billion in contributions and $6.4…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsEmployment and LaborState Governments KiwiSaverFinancial Markets AuthoritySamantha Barrassretirement savingsinvestmentfinancial wellbeingAucklandNZ Financial Markets Authority
-
New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance Receives Welcome from FMA
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has welcomed the formation of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance, a joint operational partnership aimed at tackling scams. FMA Executive Director Clare Bolingford emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating scams, stating, "Collaboration is a…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementLegalComputers and Internet Financial Markets AuthorityNew Zealand Anti-Scam AlliancescamsClare BolingfordinvestmentNCSCFinanceNZ Financial Markets Authority
-
FMA Releases Financial Conduct Report, Outlining Key Priorities for the Year Ahead
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its Financial Conduct Report, outlining key priorities for the financial sector in the coming year. This annual report aims to provide transparency and clarity to banks, insurers, investment managers, capital markets, and financial…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsEconomyBankingLegal Financial Markets AuthorityFinancial Conduct ReportSamantha Barrassfinancial regulationinvestmentfraudfintechNZ Financial Markets Authority
-
New Zealand Boosts Healthcare with Record $7 Billion Investment
The New Zealand government is boosting healthcare with a record $7 billion investment, according to Health Minister Simeon Brown. Budget 2025 allocates this funding to improve health services and facilities. The budget includes a $1.37 billion annual increase to Health…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceState Governments healthcareSimeon BrownBudget 2025Health New Zealandprimary careinvestment
-
NZ Government Allocates $200M for Gas Field Investments
The coalition Government has earmarked $200 million over four years for co-investment in new gas fields, addressing New Zealand’s declining natural gas reserves. Resources Minister Shane Jones announced the tagged contingency, signaling a willingness for the Crown to take a…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergy Shane Jonesnatural gasinvestmentenergy securitycoalition GovernmentPohokura
-
New Zealand Launches Invest New Zealand to Attract Global Investment
The New Zealand government is establishing Invest New Zealand, a dedicated agency aimed at attracting global capital, businesses, and talent to bolster the nation’s high-value industries and drive economic growth. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced the initiative, backed…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomy InvestmentTodd McClayInvest New ZealandRob MorrisonGovernmentEconomic Development
-
New Zealand Budget 2025 Aims to Secure Economic Recovery
Budget 2025 focuses on securing New Zealand's economic and fiscal recovery through various initiatives, according to Finance Minister Nicola Willis. The budget aims to boost growth, investment, and savings, while also targeting essential services and infrastructure. It also seeks to…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEconomyEducationLaw Enforcement Budget 2025Nicola WillisKiwiSaverInvestmentInfrastructureFiscal Policy
-
Budget 2025 Aims to Grow Economy and Help Kiwis Get Ahead
Budget 2025 focuses on growing the economy to help New Zealanders get ahead, according to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The government's plan aims to boost jobs and manage the economy carefully. "The Government’s economic plan is working," Luxon stated, noting…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomy Budget 2025Christopher LuxonEconomic GrowthKiwisInvestmentTax
-
FMA Warns Against Investment Scheme Operated by Jesse Joseph Vaughan and Crypto Partners Limited
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a public warning regarding a managed investment scheme (MIS) operated by Jesse Joseph Vaughan and Crypto Partners Limited (CPL). The FMA alleges that Mr. Vaughan, the sole director and shareholder of CPL, offered…
BusinessLegalFinancial Markets Financial Markets Authoritymanaged investment schemeJesse Joseph VaughanCrypto Partners LimitedinvestmentlicenseFinancial ServicesNZ Financial Markets Authority
-
UK-New Zealand Trade Hits Record £3.7 Billion
Trade between the UK and New Zealand reached a record £3.7 billion ($7.3 billion NZD) in 2024, according to a joint statement released following a meeting between the Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand and the Secretary of…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeUnited Kingdom Free Trade AgreementTariffsInvestmentEconomyUK Government