Regulation of financial advice
MBIE is responsible for administering legislation relating to the regulation of financial advice in New Zealand.
MBIE is responsible for administering legislation relating to the regulation of financial advice in New Zealand.
The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) governs how financial products are offered, promoted, issued and sold, and the ongoing responsibilities of those who offer, issue, manage, supervise, deal in, and trade them. The FMC Act also regulates the provision of certain financial services (including financial advice services) and the conduct of financial institutions.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment consulted on proposed changes to the Responsible Lending Code.
The Retirement Commissioner is required to review the Government’s retirement income policies every 3 years, under the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001.
We are seeking public input into problems and proposed options to address jurisdictional inconsistencies between approved dispute resolution scheme rules.
Consultation is now closed on the Insurance Contract Law Options Paper.
MBIE and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) are consulting on proposed changes to the FMA’s funding and the FMA levy.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking submissions on possible regulations to support the operation of the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill. The feedback from this consultation will be used to advise the Government on options for regulations.
MBIE is seeking submissions on possible amendments to the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill regarding the treatment of intermediaries of financial institutions.
In 2015 we consulted on increasing the maximum amount of compensation that dispute resolution schemes could award for disputes real property insurance claims from $200,000 to $350,000.
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