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A filtered search by topic for all guidance, reports or research documents stored on the FMA website.

Found 76 results. Displaying page 4 of 6

  1. 10 October 2017

    Bank Bill Benchmark Rate and closing rates resource sheet

    This resource sheet explains how BKBM and closing rates operate and are regulated in New Zealand. It is aimed at local bank staff involved in trading activity or oversight of trading activity.
    Tags
    Banking, Roles, Business, Market operator
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  2. 10 October 2017

    The Bank Bill Benchmark Rate and closing rates guidance note

    This guidance clarifies the FMA’s expectations about the trading conduct and controls for firms participating in the trading that sets BKBM and closing rates in the New Zealand market. October 2017.
    Tags
    Roles, Business, Market operator
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  3. 27 September 2017

    Substantial product holder disclosures guidance

    This guidance is for anyone who has a substantial holding in a listed issuer; Fund management firms and their employees. It aims to assist substantial product holders in understanding their obligations and help to promote consistency in disclosures.
    Tags
    Derivative Issuer, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  4. 1 September 2017

    Disclosing non gaap financial information guidance

    This guidance replaces our 2012 Guidance note: Disclosing non-GAAP financial information to reflect the requirements of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) and our findings from the review of non-GAAP financial information since 2012.
    Tags
    Compliance, Reporting entities, Business
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  5. 25 July 2017

    Offering financial products in New Zealand and Australia under mutual recognition (MRSO) regulatory guide

    This is a guide for New Zealand and Australian issuers offering financial products or interests in managed or collective investment schemes in both countries.
    It explains what issuers have to do under the trans-Tasman mutual recognition scheme for offers of financial products.
    This is a joint guide published by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
    Tags
    Financial Adviser, Roles, Derivative Issuer, Business
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  6. 1 July 2017

    Offering financial products in New Zealand and Australia under mutual recognition - regulatory guide

    This is a guide for New Zealand and Australian issuers offering financial products or interests in managed or collective investment schemes in both countries.
    It explains what issuers have to do under the trans-Tasman mutual recognition scheme for offers of financial products.
    This is a joint guide published by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
    Tags
    Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  7. 24 August 2016

    Aug 2016 Regulatory response guidelines

    This is a guide on how we regulate financial markets and the responses we use in enforcing legislation. It is for all individuals and businesses involved in providing financial market products and services.
    Tags
    FMA people, Regulation, Business, FMA
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  8. 26 May 2016

    Fee Disclosure For Managed Funds guidance

    This guidance helps managers and supervisors understand how fees should be disclosed in Product Disclosure Statements, fund updates and, in respect of KiwiSaver schemes, confirmation information. It includes guidance on the classification and disclosure of performance-based fees, management and
    administration charges, underlying fund charges, and how to use third-party information.
    Tags
    KiwiSaver providers, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  9. 26 May 2016

    Response to consultation submissions on fee disclosure by managed funds

    We have provided guidance to help managers and supervisors understand the new disclosure obligations, and the various categories of fees and charges they must disclose.
    Tags
    Consultations, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor
    Type
    PDF, Guidance, Information Sheet

  10. 1 November 2015

    Risk indicators and description of managed funds - guidance note

    This guidance is for managers and supervisors of managed funds. It gives guidance on how to calculate risk indicators, when to update a PDS, how to describe a fund’s volatility, and in certain cases how to name your fund.
    Tags
    KiwiSaver providers, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  12. 6 July 2015

    Risk indicators and descriptions of managed funds draft guidance

    In December 2014 we consulted on guidance for calculating risk indicators. After consultations, feedback and subsequent discussions with businesses who have been involved in producing draft product disclosure statements, we believe it would be useful to extend that guidance note to cover additional related matters.
    Tags
    Consultations, Business
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  13. 20 February 2015

    Going Public - a directors guide

    This guide is intended to help directors assess whether going public is the right choice for their company and provide an insight into the process of becoming a public company. It is not a comprehensive account of the legal obligations of directors during an initial public offering (IPO).
    Tags
    Directors, Roles, Business
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  14. 1 December 2014

    Exemptions: Financial Advisers Act 2008 guidance note

    This guidance note explains the approach of the Financial Markets Authority (the FMA) to granting exemptions under the Financial Advisers Act 2008. It is intended to provide answers to commonly asked questions in relation to exemptions and to provide information to potential applicants on the process for making an application.
    Tags
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  15. 30 November 2014

    Financial regulation and registration requirements for marinas information sheet

    The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) changes the way interests in marinas are regulated. Marinas will generally not be regulated under the FMC Act and will no longer need to register on the Financial Service Providers Register. Published November 2014.
    Tags
    Roles, Offer information, Business, Supervisor
    Type
    PDF, Information Sheet, Guidance