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Credit Transfer Creates Single Conduct Regulator For Financial Markets
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 2:09 pm | Financial Markets Authority
Clare Bolingford, Executive Director Licensing and Conduct Supervision, says that aligning credit regulation with broader financial services creates a framework that better supports responsible lending and consumer protection. More >>
FMA Sets Out Regulatory Priorities For 2026/27
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 4:03 pm | Financial Markets Authority
By publishing this report annually, we provide transparency on the key risks and opportunities on our radar, and how we intend to address them, so industry understands our priorities and what they can expect from us. More >>
No Action On Climate Reporting Obligations For Health And Life Insurers
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 2:38 pm | Financial Markets Authority
“It also aligns with the intent of the proposed legislative change following the recently announced government decisions”, says FMA General Counsel, Liam Mason. More >>
NZX Meets Market Operator Obligations In Annual Review
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 10:09 am | Financial Markets Authority
Director of Markets, Investors and Reporting, John Horner, says the FMA is encouraged by NZX’s progress in addressing the recommendations from its previous reviews. More >>
BNZ Admits Misleading Conduct And Pays $2.6 Million
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 1:14 pm | Financial Markets Authority
BNZ admitted that it made misleading representations in its terms and conditions and customer statements about how interest would be calculated, breaching sections of the Financial Markets Conduct Act relating to false or misleading conduct. More >>
Ensuring Fair Consumer Outcomes From Insurer Benefits And Campaigns
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 10:39 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA wrote to insurers last year after observing some insurers offering benefits and campaigns designed to drive business coming from third parties such as financial advisers. More >>
FMA Welcomes Third Reading Of Bill, Prepares For Transfer Of Regulatory Responsibility For Consumer Credit
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 1:25 pm | Financial Markets Authority
“Introducing a licensing regime for lenders will give the FMA more ways to monitor and supervise lending activity, and will provide a wider set of regulatory tools to support effective oversight." More >>
Climate Disclosures Improving, But Sharper Focus Needed On Physical Risks And Impacts
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 10:53 am | Financial Markets Authority
The report reviews 62 climate statements from the second year of disclosures under New Zealand’s climate-related disclosure regime. More >>
FMA Chief Executive To Conclude Term In January 2027
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 5:18 pm | Financial Markets Authority
Mr Bardy said the Board was grateful for Ms Barrass’ leadership over the past four and a half years, and for her continued commitment to the FMA through the remainder of her term. More >>
FMA Releases Updated Guidance That Provides More Clarity On Sustainability-Related Disclosures
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 10:09 am | Financial Markets Authority
The guidance sets out how existing fairdealing and disclosure obligations apply when issuers promote sustainabilityrelated characteristics in their financial products. More >>
FMA Discontinues CBL IPO Proceeding Against The Hutchison Estate
Friday, 1 May 2026, 1:25 pm | Financial Markets Authority
Margot Gatland, the FMA’s Head of Enforcement, said following the FMA’s recent settlements of the IPO Proceeding against CBL Director Peter Harris and CBL, the FMA no longer considers it is in the public interest to pursue the Estate. More >>
Regulatory Returns Show Growing Advice Market, Rapid Rise In Digital Advice
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 10:20 am | Financial Markets Authority
The report covers 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. It shows that licensed financial advice providers increased 10 percent yearonyear (1,410 to 1,553) & the number of financial advisers increased almost 9 percent to ... More >>
QEX Director Jingjie Xue Banned And Ordered To Pay A Penalty
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 4:50 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The penalties and ban were imposed by the Court after the cross-border freight logistics company failed to prepare and file its annual financial statements for several years. More >>
FMA Joins Global Initiative Tackling Unlawful Influencers
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 10:04 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA’s actions are focused on raising public awareness of the risks involved in engaging with finfluencers, while also reminding finfluencers and the industry of the legal boundaries when promoting or offering financial products or services. More >>
FMA Settles IPO Proceeding With CBL
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 1:07 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA took civil proceedings against CBL following the company’s listing on the NZX in October 2015 and subsequent collapse in February 2018 when it was valued at $750 million. More >>
FMA Anticipates KiwiSaver Providers Will Increase Investment In Private Assets
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 10:08 am | Financial Markets Authority
Most KiwiSaver providers plan to increase allocations to private assets over the next three years, aligning with global trends of investment in private markets growing significantly as fund managers seek higher returns and more diversification. More >>
FMA Agrees To Settle IPO Proceeding With CBL Director Peter Harris
Monday, 13 April 2026, 1:04 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The IPO Proceeding continues against CBL, which is in liquidation, and the executor of the estate of former director Alistair Hutchison. More >>
FMA Seeks Liquidation Of Additional Chance Voight Entities
Friday, 10 April 2026, 1:58 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The latest application is the second liquidation application the FMA has made in respect of entities in the Chance Voight Group. More >>
FMA Highlights Importance Of HighQuality Financial Reporting Amid Global Uncertainty
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 10:08 am | Financial Markets Authority
Jacco Moison, Head of Audit, Financial Reporting & Climate Related Disclosures, says highquality financial reporting is critical for investor trust during periods of heightened risk. More >>
FMA Warns Of Fraudulent Trading Platforms Using Fake News Articles To Entice Investors
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 10:28 am | Financial Markets Authority
Samantha McGuire, Manager Regulatory Services, says the scammers are using artificial intelligence to create deepfake images and videos featuring likenesses of politicians and business leaders to create a sense of credibility. More >>
