Financial Markets Authority - Latest News [Page 21]
Refreshed corporate governance handbook published
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 11:22 am | Financial Markets Authority
The handbook is being refreshed to remove any unnecessary overlap with the NZX Code, particularly to ensure the NZX Code is the primary source for requirements for listed companies. We have also updated the guide in a number of places to bring it in line ... More >>
FMA to hold directors to account for FSPR abuse
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 1:19 pm | Financial Markets Authority
FMA to hold directors to account for FSPR abuse, first charges filed The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed criminal charges against a company and its New Zealand based director for breaching the Financial Service Providers (Registration ... More >>
FMA statement on the death of Rob Cameron
Monday, 26 February 2018, 4:01 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA would like to express its condolences to the family and colleagues of Rob Cameron, who died late last week. More >>
FMA opens applications for personalised digital advice
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 2:01 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA is now open for applications from providers seeking to offer personalised financial advice to consumers through digital tools and platforms (so-called robo-advice). Digital advice is automated financial advice generated by computer program using ... More >>
FMA publishes 2017 Conduct Outcomes Report
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 8:49 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published its Conduct Outcomes Report for the calendar year 2017, setting out some of the key issues and actions taken by the conduct regulator’s enforcement and supervision teams. More >>
Final call for eligible investors in the Hanover settlement
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 3:51 pm | Financial Markets Authority
We urge eligible investors in the Hanover settlement who have not yet made a claim for their money, to do so before Friday 16 February 2018. More >>
FMA Publishes Accredited Body Reports for NZICA & CPA (Aust)
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 11:36 am | 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 publishes revised investor capability strategy
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 10:04 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has revised its 2015 investor capability strategy based on the insights gained about New Zealand investors during the last two years. More >>
FMA publishes first peer-to-peer/ crowdfunding returns
Monday, 27 November 2017, 2:12 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published its first statistical report on peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding in New Zealand. More >>
FMA Issues Formal AML/CFT Warning to Fullerton Markets
Friday, 24 November 2017, 10:13 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a formal warning to Fullerton Markets Limited (Fullerton) under Section 80 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT Act). More >>
FMA releases KiwiSaver Tracker
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 9:17 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA has today published KiwiSaver data in an interactive format to prompt discussion, engagement and debate on the relationship between investment risk, returns and fees. More >>
Outcome of FMA investigation into Goldman Sachs NZ Ltd
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 2:04 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has concluded an investigation into certain trading activity by Goldman Sachs New Zealand LTD (GS). The GS investigation was prompted by concerns arising from an investigation into trading by Mark Warminger ... More >>
FMA files Crimes Act charges against Steven Robertson
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 11:46 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed criminal charges against Steven Robertson in the Auckland District Court under the Crimes Act 1961. More >>
FMA commentary on ICOs and cryptocurrencies
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 3:08 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published commentary on initial coin offers (ICOs) and cryptocurrency services alongside online resources for investors. More >>
The FMA and ASIC confirm trans-Tasman collaborative approach
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 11:17 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration and cooperation on the expanding opportunities in fintech and innovation. More >>
FMA allows personalised robo-advice
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 10:49 am | Financial Markets Authority
FMA allows personalised robo-advice; applications open early 2018 Consultation to follow on draft exemption notice More >>
FMA files insider trading charges
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 1:58 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA has filed criminal charges against an individual in the Auckland District Court alleging insider trading in contravention of the Securities Markets Act 1988. More >>
FMA encourages financial institutions to trade bank bills
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 1:40 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority has issued guidance around trading in bank bills in an attempt to keep current market participants and encourage former traders back into the market. More >>
Bank Bill Benchmark Rate guidance and overview published
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 9:11 am | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is today publishing guidance on conduct and expected controls in relation to trading that sets the Bank Bill Benchmark Rate (BKBM) and closing rates. Alongside this, the FMA is also publishing an overview of BKBM ... More >>
KiwiSaver continues to grow
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 9:18 am | Financial Markets Authority
KiwiSaver members have built up total assets of more than $40 billion dollars, equivalent to 15% of New Zealand’s GDP, since the savings scheme was established ten years ago. 2.7 million New Zealanders are now in KiwiSaver. More >>
