Financial Services Quarterly
Recent developments
Credit card settlements lower New Zealand business costs
The Commerce Commission believes that its settlements with seven financial institutions will bring a new competitive landscape to the credit card industry in New Zealand.
Statutory framework for financial reporting – discussion document
The Ministry of Economic Development has released a discussion document proposing changes to the standards-setting infrastructure and discussing which entities should have financial reporting obligations.
Briefing on finance company failures
The Commerce Committee has published a report following its briefing on finance company failures.
Minimum standards of ethical behaviour and client care for authorised financial advisers
The Code Committee for Financial Advisers has proposed minimum standards of ethical behaviour and client care for authorised financial advisers.
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Disclaimer
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