The Government is progressing a 2-phased package of reforms to streamline financial services.

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

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.

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 Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 is now nearly 10 years old. It’s timely to assess how well the work health and safety system is working.