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Commission Releases Information on Finance Company Investigations

The Securities Commission has released information about the status of its investigations into 50 failed finance companies.

Financial Advisers Regulatory Regime Comes Into Force

The new regulatory regime for financial advisers begins today, with the first Authorised Financial Advisers receiving their certificates of authorisation at a ceremony in Auckland from Commissioner for Financial Advisers, David Mayhew. The regulatory regime will be phased in between today and 1 July 2011.

Commission's Review Highlights Continuing Need for Greater Transparency

The Securities Commission's latest review of financial reporting standards continues to highlight the need for a greater focus on transparency.

Adviser Regulation Ready To 'Go-Live' On 1 December

The Commissioner for Financial Advisers has taken the last formal step required for the introduction of the new financial advisers regulatory regime, with publication in the Gazette that 1st December 2010 will be the date on which the Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs) comes into effect.

Review Highlights Need for Better Valuation Disclosure (Oct-2010)

The Commissioner for Financial Advisers has taken the last formal step required for the introduction of the new financial advisers regulatory regime, with publication in the Gazette that 1 December 2010 will be the date on which the Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs) comes into effect.

Commission Consults on Standard Conditions for QFEs

The Securities Commission invites submissions on proposed standard conditions for financial adviser businesses that apply for Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE) status. This follows the Commission's consultation early this month on the licence conditions for Authorised Financial Advisers.

Commission Consults on Standard Conditions for Advisers

The Securities Commission invites submissions on proposed standard conditions for Authorised Financial Advisers.

Updated Guide for Financial Entities

The Securities Commission today released an updated edition of its QFE Adviser Business Statement Guide reflecting changes to the Financial Advisers Act.

New Designated Settlement System

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Securities Commission today announced that the newly established NZCDC Settlement System has been declared a designated settlement system under Part 5C of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act.

Draft Code to Minister for Approval

The Commissioner for Financial Advisers, David Mayhew has approved the draft Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers, and sent it to the Minister of Commerce, Hon Simon Power for his approval.

Commissioner for Financial Advisers Receives Draft Code of Professional Conduct

The Commissioner for Financial Advisers, David Mayhew, today received from the Code Committee the draft code of professional conduct for authorised financial advisers for his approval under the Financial Advisers Act 2008.

Code Committee Members Reappointed

Commissioner for Financial Advisers David Mayhew has announced the reappointment of three members of the Code Committee. The Committee was established in July 2009 to draft a Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs).

Issuers Could Improve Corporate Governance Reporting

The Securities Commission's latest review of corporate governance reporting shows that while most issuers are doing well, many need to improve their disclosures when it comes to ethical standards, directors and executive's remuneration, risk management, and shareholder and stakeholder relations.

Finance & Investments Partners Enforceable Undertaking

The Securities Commission has accepted enforceable undertakings from the partners of Finance & Investments, Mr Andrew Harding and Mr Murray Scholfield.

Dominion and North South Finance Directors Charged

The Securities Commission has laid criminal charges and issued civil proceedings against Dominion Finance Group Limited and North South Finance Limited directors Vance Arkinstall, Richard Bettle, Terence Butler, Ann Butler, Paul Forsyth and Robert Barry Whale. Read more.

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