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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.

Better for Business’ annual Business Health and Digital Monitor considers the environmental awareness, action and support needs of New Zealand businesses.

The Government has made key decisions on the design of a new regime for economic regulation and consumer protection under Local Water Done Well.

From today, prescriptive loan affordability requirements have been removed from Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) regulations.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced that Bryan Chapple and Nathan Strong will be appointed as Associate Commissioners at the Commerce Commission.

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 Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment consulted on proposed changes to how financial products and services are regulated in 3 key areas: consumer credit, financial services conduct and financial dispute resolution.

The International Labour Policy Team leads negotiations and implementation of the labour-related components of New Zealand’s trade agreements, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

Our annual National Survey of Employers (NSE) collects data on workplace practices in New Zealand businesses within the context of current employment-focused legislation.