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The Task Force on the Regulation of Financial Intermediaries was an independent Task Force appointed by the Minister of Commerce to review the regulation of financial intermediaries. These web pages were developed by the Task Force and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Ministry of Economic Development.

The Role of the Task Force and Your Involvement

The Minister of Commerce (then the Hon Margaret Wilson) appointed the Task Force to consider and report on the regulation of financial intermediaries. The Task Force's terms of reference required it to consider options for reform that would (1) ensure quality financial information and advice is provided to the public and (2) assist New Zealanders to make the most of their savings.

If you have any questions about the Task Force, email financialadvisers@med.govt.nz or call 0508 TASKFORCE (0508 827 536).

• Confidence, Change and Opportunity: Final Report of the Task Force on Financial Intermediaries  [ Published 01 July 2005 ]
  This report suggests options for reform that will enhance the quality of financial information and advice being provided to the public and assist New Zealanders to make the most of their savings.
• Task Force on the Regulation of Financial Intermediaries Consultation Paper - Options for Change  [ Published 01 May 2005 ]
  Options paper of the Financial Intermediaries Task Force
• Consultation Paper – Options for Change: Schedule of Consultation Meetings
  Table of consultation meeting for the options phase of the Financial Intermediaries Task Force (2004-2005).
• Task Force on the Regulation of Financial Intermediaries: Terms of Reference
  Task Force on the Regulation of Financial Intermediaries: Terms of Reference
• Contact the Task Force
  Contact information about this work and the work of the Task Force.
• Submissions
  Submissions and summaries of submissions in the review of the Financial Intermediaries Task Force review (2004-2005).
• Initial Issues Paper  [ Published 01 December 2004 ]
  Initial issues paper of the Finanial Intermediaries Task Force (2004-2005).
• Key Features of the New Zealand Financial Intermediary Industry  [ Published 01 December 2005 ]
  Background paper on key features of the financial intermediary industry - developed by the Financial Intermediaries Task Force (2004-2005) as part of its review.
• Overview: Domestic Regulation  [ Published 02 May 2005 ]
  Overview of Domestic Regulation for Financial Intermediaries Task Force review (2004-2005).
• Overview of Relevant Domestic Law  [ Published 01 December 2004 ]
  Overview of Domestic Law as part of Financial Intermediaries Task Force review (2004-2005).
• Media Statements
  Media Statements for the Task Force on Regulation of Financial Intermediaries
• Comparative International Review  [ Published 01 May 2005 ]
  Comparative International Review for the Financial Intermediaries Task Force review (2004-2005).
• Questions and Answers: Disclosure Obligations for Financial Intermediaries
  Questions and answers on the Financial Intermediaries Task Force’s (2004-2005) recommended disclosure obligations.
• Your Views: Initial Questionnaire
  Initial Questionnaire of the Financial Intermediaries Task Force (2004-2005).
• The Review Process and Timing
  Summary of the Financial Intermediaries Task Force's (2004-2005) review process.