Financial Markets Authority - Latest News [Page 19]
FMA publishes guide to shares for investors
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 10:10 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA has published a guide for investors on the nuts and bolts of choosing, buying, owning and selling shares. More >>
Appeal court judgment in ANZ v FMA
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 2:01 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by the FMA in the matter of ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ) v Financial Markets Authority (FMA) More >>
ASX 24 derivatives market review
Friday, 1 March 2019, 11:51 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA has today published the findings of its obligations review of the ASX 24 derivatives market. More >>
The ingredients for successful KiwiSaver communications
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 10:10 am | Financial Markets Authority
The results of a second FMA, MBIE and industry trial demonstrates using communications based on behavioural insights encourages KiwiSaver members to make an active choice about their investment. The report, “ Using behavioural insights to improve KiwiSaver ... More >>
South & Provan jailed for 4 years and 6 months
Monday, 25 February 2019, 1:12 pm | Financial Markets Authority
Two men have both been sentenced to four years and six months in prison at Tauranga District Court on charges brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). More >>
Two men convicted on Crimes Act charges
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 2:15 pm | Financial Markets Authority
Two men have been found guilty at Tauranga District Court on charges filed by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). More >>
Explaining fees and products key for consumers
Monday, 17 December 2018, 10:11 am | Financial Markets Authority
Consumers want their financial providers to do more to explain fees and help them understand why their products are right for them. This is according to The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) survey into consumers’ experience of providers’ conduct, ... More >>
Accredited Body Reports Published
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 12:30 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today published the accredited body reports for the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and CPA Australia. More >>
FMA reports on Wynyard investigation
Friday, 30 November 2018, 1:03 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published the findings of its investigation into Wynyard Group Limited’s (Wynyard) compliance with continuous disclosure and fair dealing obligations. Following Wynyard’s failure in October 2016, the FMA ... More >>
Public warning –Brian (John) Ferguson
Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 10:38 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a public warning about Brian Ferguson, a registered financial adviser from Palmerston North. More >>
FMA publishes 2018 Audit Quality Report & Directors’ Guide
Monday, 26 November 2018, 12:41 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority’s Audit Quality Report 2018 expresses concern at the continued inconsistencies in audits provided by the same firm, while noting the overall quality of audits has improved in recent years. More >>
Peer-to-peer lending/crowdfunding 2018 data published
Friday, 23 November 2018, 1:04 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published its second statistical report on peer to peer lending and crowd funding in New Zealand. The industry is required to submit an annual information return each year. More >>
Incentives for bank staff too highly focused on sales
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 1:27 pm | Financial Markets Authority
Incentives for bank staff too highly focused on sales The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published Bank Incentive Structures, its thematic review of how banks in New Zealand incentivise their staff. The report sits alongside the recently published ... More >>
Supporting family and friends who have been scammed
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 10:07 am | Financial Markets Authority
How do you support a family member or friend who you believe are being scammed? More >>
CBL Investigation update
Monday, 12 November 2018, 4:32 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA is aware of the significant ongoing interest in its CBL investigation. The FMA set out details of this investigation in July. More >>
Disclosure documents in English and te reo Māori
Monday, 29 October 2018, 1:54 pm | Financial Markets Authority
Exemption passed to enable disclosure documents in English and te reo Māori The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has granted a class exemption to enable companies who offer investments to publish product disclosure statements (PDS) in both te reo ... More >>
FMA publishes annual report 2018
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 11:05 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published its annual report for the financial year ending June 30 2018. The report highlights a number of key activities that took place in the year, including the launch of the joint FMA/RBNZ Culture and Conduct ... More >>
FMA update on Forestlands
Friday, 12 October 2018, 10:35 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA has decided not to seek costs arising from its application to put the Forestlands companies 2-12 and 14-20 into liquidation. More >>
KiwiSaver nears $50 billion in 2018
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 2:14 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA publishes a report every year based on all providers’ statutory data for the year to the end of March. Total funds in KiwiSaver for the 2018 period were just under $50 billion dollars and the number of people in KiwiSaver has risen to more ... More >>
FMA issues infringement notice to Pacific Eagle Capital
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 8:52 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued an infringement notice to Pacific Eagle Capital (PEC) for failing to file financial statements by its due date. More >>
