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Consultation opens on next phase of capital markets reforms

14 July 2026

The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of capital markets reforms aimed at supporting business growth, improving access to investment, and strengthening New Zealand’s capital markets.

Financial markets and advisers

MBIE seeking feedback on rules for payment services

22 May 2026

With innovations like digital wallets and payment apps rapidly transforming the New Zealand payments market, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking if the rules for payment services are still fit for purpose.

Financial markets and advisers Support for business Consumer protection Regulatory systems Digital economy Regulating companies and other entities Business Science and technology Government

Independent investigation report into FMA Chair released

04 May 2026

Following the independent investigation into the conduct of Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chair Craig Stobo, the Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs has released the report.

Financial markets and advisers

Statement regarding Craig Stobo

08 December 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has commenced an investigation into matters that have been raised about Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chair Craig Stobo.

Financial markets and advisers Regulating companies and other entities Business Government

Open banking regulations now in force

01 December 2025

ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac are required to have open banking systems live from today.

Financial markets and advisers Competition regulation Consumer protection Regulatory systems Digital economy Regulating companies and other entities Business Government

Capital markets changes to boost business growth

22 October 2025

Changes to encourage new sharemarket listings, cut costs for smaller listed companies and improve visibility over private asset investment.

Financial markets and advisers

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