New Zealand
Asia region funds passport finally set to launch
Passport will combine the fund markets of five Asia-Pacific countries to bolster cross-border vehicles
New Zealand introduces financial services code of conduct
Breaches can incur fines of up to NZ$100,000
New Zealander extradited to face boiler room charges
Authorities in Australia have extradited a New Zealander to face charges that he allegedly defrauded 21 victims, including pensioners, to the tune of A$1.2m (£686,930, $914,550, €772,380).
Swiss spat with Saudi and NZ the tip of the CRS iceberg
The lower house of the Swiss parliament has rejected automatic exchange of information (AEOI) agreements with New Zealand and Saudi Arabia but has given the green light to ratify deals with 39 other nations.
AIA pays $2.4bn for Aussie and New Zealand life insurers
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has sold its life insurance businesses in Australia and New Zealand to AIA Group for A$3bn (£1.8bn, $2.4bn, €2bn).