We provide policy advice on a range of issues relating to the financial markets conduct regulatory system.

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is the minister responsible for the Commerce Commission, and appointed us as its monitoring agent.

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 Government is progressing an economy-wide programme to improve competition and lift productivity.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) produces voluntary guidelines and recommendations on responsible, sustainable multi-national business conduct.

The Consumer Advocacy Council was an independent ministerial advisory committee. Its Chair was appointed in July 2021 and it operated until June 2024. Its purpose was to advocate for residential and small business electricity consumers in New Zealand. The Council’s research, surveys, submissions, media releases and speeches have been republished on the MBIE website.

Better for Business’ annual Business Health and Digital Monitor considers the health, motivations, development goals and resilience of New Zealand businesses.

Businesses supplying goods and services to government agencies will benefit from improved payment times.

The Government will establish a consumer data right in New Zealand to give individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data. This is done through the Customer and Product Data Bill, which is now before Parliament. Government is exploring designating the banking and electricity sectors under the Bill.

MBIE is responsible for administering legislation relating to financial institution conduct in New Zealand.