Opinion

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1. 4 July 2022

   The values of your money - choosing an ethical investment

   Tammy Peyper is the Financial Markets Authority’s Manager, Investor Capability. In this article she shares her own experience choosing an ethical KiwiSaver fund.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/the-values-of-your-money-choosing-an-ethical-investment/

2. 28 June 2022

   Is your money next on cyber attackers’ hit list?

   New Zealand’s response to Russia’s war on Ukraine has heightened the risk of cyberattacks on our digital shores - and financial service providers are known to be a prime target.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/is-your-money-next-on-cyber-attackers-hit-list/

3. 16 June 2022

   Update on the KiwiSaver default scheme provider change process

   In May 2021, the Finance Minister and Minister of Finance and the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced the 6 KiwiSaver providers who will offer default fund services from 1 December 2021.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/update-on-the-kiwisaver-default-scheme-provider-change-process/

4. 13 June 2022

   Reporting a deficit – how to address the auditor shortage in New Zealand

   New Zealand’s shortage of experienced auditors is having an impact on the timely completion of audited financial information for investors and stakeholders.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/auditor-shortage/

5. 1 June 2022

   Sanctions on Russia – we’ve already got a tool for that

   Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is into its fourth month, and many countries continue to review and tighten economic and financial sanctions on Russia and its leaders.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/sanctions-on-russia/

6. 15 February 2022

   Meet Samantha Barrass, FMA Chief Executive

   The FMA’S new Chief Executive, Samantha Barrass, joined the organisation earlier this month. She talks here about what she wants to achieve for financial services in New Zealand.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/meet-samantha-barrass-fma-chief-executive/

7. 28 January 2022

   Customer understanding and demystifying — Clare Bolingford on FMA expectations of NZ life insurers

   FMA Director of Banking and Insurance Clare Bolingford spoke to this year’s Financial Services Council “Generations” conference about the insurance sector, our expectations and our future work in this area.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/customer-understanding-and-demystifying/

8. 14 December 2021

   Mary Holm: Investing is for the long term

   Mary Holm talks about market volatility and how to prepare for a market downturn in this article published by the FMA.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/mary-holm-preparing-for-downturn/

9. 9 December 2021

   The Year of the FAP

   The FMA’s Director of Market Engagement John Botica and Principal Consultant Derek Grantham reflect on lessons learned from the first year of Financial Advice Provider (FAP) full licensing and share their view on what matters most in the months ahead.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/the-year-of-the-fap/

10. 17 November 2021

    Mandatory climate-related disclosures – a new regime for NZ and the FMA

    A new regime of mandatory climate related disclosures for NZ financial entities is about to begin. FMA director of capital markets Sarah Vrede talks about how the new regime will be introduced and who needs to get ready.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/mandatory-climate-related-disclosures-a-new-regime/

11. 7 October 2021

    Jumping into that investment? Take a mo and think about it

    Most investors are doing the right things – they’re diversifying their portfolios and they’re doing their research. However, some are jumping into investments because they have a fear of missing out and some are jumping in without fully understanding what it is they are committing to. Gillian Boyes, Manager Investor Capability for the FMA explains.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/jumping-into-that-investment-take-a-mo-and-think-about-it/

12. 6 October 2021

    First thoughts on full licensing: First Capital’s Hugh Percy gives his verdict on the journey

    First Capital was the 100th applicant through the Financial Advice Provider (FAP) full licence door, and their Class 2 application was approved on September 10. Managing Director Hugh Percy talked to the FMA’s Anita Frazer about his experience of the journey.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/thoughts-on-full-licensing-hugh-percy/

13. 4 October 2021

    KiwiSaver upgrades follow ‘annus mirabilis’

    The FMA’s Director of Investment Management Paul Gregory says the 2021 KiwiSaver Annual Report shows global and local factors are driving overdue improvements to our national savings scheme.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/kiwisaver-miraculous-year/

14. 14 September 2021

    The Goldilocks dilemma (or how to choose the FAP full licence class that’s just right)

    One of the first big decisions you need to make is which type of FAP full licence is right for you, as this determines some of the things you need to think about now, and have in place, in support of your full licence application. This page talks about the options that are available to you.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/the-goldilocks-how-to-choose-the-fap-full-licence-class-thats-just-right/

15. 31 August 2021

    Delta blues: latest lockdown shows need for customer vulnerability preparedness

    This piece from the FMA aims to provide some ‘food for thought’ as firms start to develop or review their current customer vulnerability processes and procedures. It outlines the common themes that emerged during the FMA’s engagement with industry post-lockdown 2020.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/opinion/delta-blues-latest-lockdown-shows-need-for-customer-vulnerability-preparedness/