Financial markets conduct regulation
We provide policy advice on a range of issues relating to the financial markets conduct regulatory system.
We provide policy advice on a range of issues relating to the financial markets conduct regulatory system.
On 30 August 2019 the Financial Markets (Derivatives Margin and Benchmarking) Reform Amendment Act 2019 received Royal assent. The Act introduces a licensing regime for administrators of financial benchmarks.
This page describes the financial markets conduct regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed the appointment of 3 new members of the Financial Markets Authority Board, along with the reappointment of a current board member.
The Government is progressing a package of reforms to strengthen New Zealand’s Capital Markets.
Members can withdraw their KiwiSaver savings at the time they qualify for NZ Superannuation (65 years old).
The government is progressing the development of a ‘consumer data right’ to give individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data. This is done through the Customer and Product Data Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament and is now before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed that Mr John Matthews has been appointed as Chair of the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on options for streamlining how banks and other financial service providers are regulated by the government.
MBIE is responsible for administering legislation relating to financial institution conduct in New Zealand.
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