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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 >>
Class Exemption Provides Easier Pathway To Market For Green, Social, Sustainability And Sustainability-Linked Bonds
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 10:28 am | Financial Markets Authority
Granting this exemption removes unnecessary regulatory burden, which has been an ongoing focus for the FMA. More >>
FMA Cancels Saanvi’s Financial Advice Provider Licence
Monday, 30 March 2026, 11:00 am | Financial Markets Authority
KAN advised the FMA of their concerns that altered supporting documents were submitted by Saanvi to mortgage product providers. More >>
Review Identifies Opportunities To Improve New Zealanders’ Access To Financial Advice
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 2:16 pm | Financial Markets Authority
“Financial advice plays a vital role in helping people make informed decisions about their financial futures. Our review shows there is significant opportunity to expand access to advice so more New Zealanders can benefit from it.” More >>
FMA Expands Sandbox To Offer Wider Support For FinTech Firms
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:37 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA is aiming to expand the sandbox pilot to introduce an on-ramp or restricted licence for innovative firms. More >>
ASB Ordered To Pay $2.1m After Fair Dealing Breaches Affecting Over 25,000 Customers
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 9:16 am | Financial Markets Authority
FMA Head of Enforcement, Margot Gatland said, “This penalty reflects the seriousness of ASB’s systems failures. Customers are entitled to rely on their bank to apply discounts and fee exemptions accurately." More >>
Former NZ Financial Adviser Sentenced For Breaching Stop Order
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 2:23 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The penalties come after he pleaded guilty in November 2025 to four charges relating to breaching a 2023 Stop Order, imposed by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko. More >>
FMA Update On Liquidation Proceedings For Chance Voight Group
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 1:26 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Court will confirm a hearing date for the FMA’s liquidation application in due course. More >>
FMG Admits To Making Misleading Statements And Makes Payment Of $2.1 Million
Monday, 9 February 2026, 1:57 pm | Financial Markets Authority
A total of 54,642 customers were affected between 1 April 2014 and 2024, with around 26,000 customers due a refund as a result of overcharged premiums and 480 customers paid claim top up payments. More >>
High Risk Scam Targeting Communities In Tonga And In New Zealand
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 4:10 pm | Financial Markets Authority
People are losing significant amounts of money to the scam which is particularly prevalent in Tongan communities across New Zealand, Tonga, Australia and the United States. More >>
FMA Issues Market Cleanliness Report
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 10:13 am | Financial Markets Authority
The report compares data from 2004 to 2025 and shows the general trend of a gradual decline in insider trading on the NZX. More >>
