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Insurer AIA ordered to pay $700k penalty
Law & Regulation

Insurer AIA ordered to pay $700k penalty

The FMA’s head of enforcement, Margot Gatland, says the regulator is sending a message to the industry that even inadvertent and self-reported issues can result in enforcement. 

Dan Brunskill 30 Sep 2022
Heartland considering impact of RBNZ rules
Law & Regulation

Heartland considering impact of RBNZ rules

Heartland has to apply a 20% discount on reverse mortgage property valuations in NZ that it doesn't have to apply in Australia.

Jenny Ruth 30 Sep 2022
Industry blindsided by gutting of fisheries bill
Law & Regulation

Industry blindsided by gutting of fisheries bill

The government has bowed to public pressure over a proposal to streamline fisheries management.

Jem Traylen 29 Sep 2022
RBNZ proposing tweaks to bank capital calculations
Law & Regulation

RBNZ proposing tweaks to bank capital calculations

The Reserve Bank is asking for submissions on its proposed changes to risk-weighting calculations on bank loans.

Staff reporters 29 Sep 2022


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
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