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Propopoly wins FMA nod for tokenised NZ housing push
Fintech

Propopoly wins FMA nod for tokenised NZ housing push

Propopoly secures FMA guidance to launch a tokenised housing platform, offering Kiwis fractional stakes in new-build projects nationwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders
Fintech

eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders

eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future
Unified Communications

Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future

Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar
Crypto

Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar

Calls rise for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin's 76-fold return over 10 years dwarfs typical fund growth, urging advisers to embrace digital assets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
Cybersecurity

New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers

New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.

By Craig McCulloch • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom
Crypto

Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom

New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Crypto

Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Capital + Merchant trustee stoush back in court
Financial Markets Authority

Capital + Merchant trustee stoush back in court

Lawyers acting for Perpetual Trust and law firm Stace Hammond are seeking access to documents and communication covered by legal privilege in dispute.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
FMA found nothing untoward in SkyCity share trading before casino statement
NZX

FMA found nothing untoward in SkyCity share trading before casino statement

The Financial Markets Authority says it found nothing of concern in trading of SkyCity Entertainment Group shares ahead of a government announcement t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
'Unresponsive' Pyne Gould censured again by NZX Tribunal
NZX

'Unresponsive' Pyne Gould censured again by NZX Tribunal

Pyne Gould Corp, whose 2014 accounts are being looked into by the Financial Markets Authority, has been censured by the NZ Markets Disciplinary Tribun.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues
Cloud Services

NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
Update: Hotchin settles with Perpetual before appeal to draw into FMA case
Fintech

Update: Hotchin settles with Perpetual before appeal to draw into FMA case

Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has reached a confidential settlement with one of Hanover's trustees, Perpetual Trust, leav.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Hotchin drops Perpetual in appeal case
Fintech

Hotchin drops Perpetual in appeal case

Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has abandoned his appeal against Perpetual Trust to include them in the Financial Markets A.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
FMA lifts head count to 170 staff as it probes new areas
EduTech

FMA lifts head count to 170 staff as it probes new areas

The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has hired 170 staff and plans to invest in technology to fulfill its regulatory role.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
FMA warns Wellington brokerage over late money laundering, counter terrorism audit
Application Performance Monitoring

FMA warns Wellington brokerage over late money laundering, counter terrorism audit

The Financial Markets Authority, the capital markets regulator, has issued a formal warning to MSL Capital Markets after the Wellington brokerage's la.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Market regulators NZX and FMA defend disclosure by companies involved in 1080 threat
NZX

Market regulators NZX and FMA defend disclosure by companies involved in 1080 threat

Market regulators, the NZX and the Financial Markets Authority, say they're confident the approach they took to disclosure of the 1080 contamination t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
Pyne Gould posts first-half loss, writes down Perpetual receivable by $2.9 mln
Shares

Pyne Gould posts first-half loss, writes down Perpetual receivable by $2.9 mln

Pyne Gould Corp, whose 2014 accounts are being looked into by the market regulator, reported a first-half loss as it was hit with foreign exchange adj.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2015

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Trans-Tasman fintech bond tightened with refreshed focus on innovation
Fintech

Trans-Tasman fintech bond tightened with refreshed focus on innovation

ASIC and New Zealand's FMA reinvigorate their fintech collaboration, focusing on innovation in financial services, regulation, and cross-jurisdictional support.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017