Sustainability related disclosure guidance
FMA sustainability related disclosure guidance explaining ESG claims fair dealing greenwashing risks and disclosure obligations under the FMC Act
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FMA sustainability related disclosure guidance explaining ESG claims fair dealing greenwashing risks and disclosure obligations under the FMC Act
The Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (CRD Bill) received Royal assent on 27 October 2021. This document briefly explains the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (the CRD legislation) and outlines the Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) implementation approach for the CRD regime over a period of approximately 4 years, through to 2025/26. It sets out the roles and responsibilities of the various government agencies, to help industry understand ‘who is doing what’ with regard to CRD.
This infosheet outlines FMA’s recommendations to help NZ consumers know how to complain and be treated fairly when things go wrong.
Guidance on KiwiSaver performance fees by FMA, outlining fair fee structures, risk alignment, and disclosure expectations.
This information sheet assists market services licensees (excluding benchmark administrators) licensed under Part 6 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) to enhance the resilience of their cyber and operational systems. While this information sheet is designed to apply to a broad range of sectors, entities with complex cyber security and operational systems should consider the specific technology requirements and obligations that apply to their sector.
This document is for providers of client money or property services and custodians. It gives guidance on how they can meet their obligations under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
Climate related disclosures monitoring plan 2023-2026.
FMA, DIA and RBNZ – along with their partner agencies – MFAT and NZ Police – have provided a Guidance Note for duty holders that are AML/CFT reporting entities. The Guidance Note specifically relates to notifying a customer of an asset freeze or blocked transaction under the Russia Sanctions Act.
This FMA guide outlines how Managers and Supervisors can demonstrate they are effectively managing and overseeing liquidity risk.