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2006 Annual Report

The Securities Commission is New Zealand's main regulator of investments.

Our vision

Investors can have confidence in New Zealand's securities markets so that the markets increasingly attract investment from New Zealand and overseas.

Our purpose

To strengthen investor confidence and foster capital investment in New Zealand by promoting the efficiency, integrity and costeffective regulation of our securities markets.

Our work

Contributes to robust and vibrant capital markets in which investors, both domestic and overseas, can have confidence. This in turn is important for New Zealand's sustainable economic development.

Outcomes we contribute to

The integrity of New Zealand's securities markets is improved and confidence in these markets is strengthened.

Bad market practice is seen to be unacceptable and the law is complied with.

The regulatory environment is relevant and effective.

The securities law regime is tailored to the needs of the markets.

New Zealand's markets and regulatory environment are respected internationally, creating a climate for increased investment and good relationships with overseas regulators.

Public understanding of the law and practice of securities is increased.