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While the law gives us broad powers to grant exemptions from compliance with specific provisions in the FMC Act, we consider that our exemption power only extends to compliance provisions, not to liability provisions.
FMA grants 2025 exemption to Craigs Investment Partners entities for ESOP offers, allowing distribution of stapled securities to eligible participants outside typical regulatory constraints.
The FMA’s Exemption Notice 2025 grants Futurity Investment Group and Covenant Trustee Services exemptions from specific reporting and winding‑up requirements under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, subject to compliance with Australian Prudential Regulation Authority standards and ongoing disclosure obligations.
FMA grants Xero Limited exemption under FMC Act for ASX share plan offer to NZ investors, effective 27 June 2025.
FMA grants AxiCorp exemption to use Australian GAAP and auditors for NZ derivatives offers, easing FMC Act compliance.
FMA grants Interactive Brokers LLC exemptions for NZ client money rules, aligning with US regulations from July 2025 to July 2030.
Discover how the Financial Markets Conduct (PPS Mutual Limited) Exemption Notice 2025 impacts NZ insurance regulation. Learn about PPS Mutual’s Profit Share Benefit, IPSA licensing, and disclosure conditions under FMC Act Parts 3 & 4 exemption.
AEL exempt from licensing to operate electricity derivatives market for wholesale investors under the FMC Act 2013.
FMC Act update: Revokes 4 exemption notices from 12 June 2025, aligning with new Financial Markets Conduct Regulations 2025 changes.
The Financial Markets Conduct (Helios Energy) Exemption Notice 2025 (the Notice) exempts Helios Energy Hold LP (Helios) from compliance with the disclosure and governance requirements of Parts 3 and 4 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (Act), in respect of offers of limited partnership interests in Helios (including options to acquire those partnership interests) (interests), made under Helios’ staff incentive scheme (scheme) to certain employees, contractors and other eligible persons.
FMA grants QBE 5-year exemption from CoFI licensing for aviation insurance, ensuring fair access with overseas law disclosure.
The exemptions recognise the difficulties faced by Sharesies as fund manager of the self-select fund in complying with the disclosure requirements of the FMC Act and the FMC Regulations.
The Financial Markets Conduct (Climate-related Disclosures—Assurance Engagement) Exemption Notice 2025 (Notice) concerns disclosure requirements for climate statements, or group climate statements.
The notice exempts small to medium-sized licensed providers of DIMS from certain financial reporting and audit obligations under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
The Financial Markets Conduct (Climate-related Disclosures - Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A) Exemption Amendment Notice 2025 (Notice) amends the Financial Markets Conduct (Climate-related Disclosures - Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A) Exemption Notice 2024 (Principal Notice).
The Financial Markets Conduct (Vision Invest NZ Funds) Exemption Notice 2025 (Notice) exempts FundRock NZ Limited (FundRock) in respect of the Vision Income Fund (Fund) from certain disclosure provisions of Schedule 4 of the Financial Markets Conduct Regulations 2014 (the Regulations) relating to details being provided on Disclose Register about loans made by FundRock NZ Limited (FundRock) that are assets of the Fund. The exemption is subject to alternative disclosures being provided to investors.