Reports and papers

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1. 28 July 2022

   Ethical Investment Journey Research

   This report contains the findings from a qualitative study interviewing a range of New Zealanders about their experience of and journey to buying an ethical* investment.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/ethical-investment-journey-research/

2. 28 July 2022

   Integrated financial products: Review of managed fund documentation

   Findings from a Financial Markets Authority review of the effectiveness of disclosure information from a sample of managed investment funds labelled or marketed as being integrated financial products (e.g. sustainable, ethical, green)

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/integrated-financial-products-review-of-managed-fund-documentation/

3. 28 June 2022

   NZX Review Report

   NZX Review report outlines our annual review of how well NZX is meeting its statutory obligations. Read reports here.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/nzx-review/

4. 18 May 2022

   Findings from MIS manager Value For Money self-assessment tool pilot

   The FMA’s 2021 guidance on managed fund fees and value for money introduced an expectation for Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) managers to carry out regular reviews of scheme fees and whether customers are receiving value for money.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/findings-value-for-money-self-assessment/

5. 17 January 2022

   Consolidated managed fund data

   Quarterly files with consolidated data for non-KiwiSaver managed funds.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/managed-fund-data/

6. 7 December 2021

   AML/CFT - Sector Risk Assessment

   Our AML/CFT SRA 2021 is an important document that provides general information and specific examples to assist reporting entities (REs) in the ten sectors we supervise for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). It will assist REs to prepare and review their individual assessments of the risks of AML/CFT under sections 58 and 59 of the AML/CFT Act.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/amlcft-sector-risk-assessment/

7. Auditors

   Roles

   Business

   3 December 2021

   Accredited Body Report - CPA Australia

   CPA Australia Accredited Body Report contains the findings of our monitoring assessment of CPA Australia. Read more.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/accredited-body-report-cpa-australia/

8. Auditors

   Roles

   Business

   3 December 2021

   Accredited Body Report – New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants

   NZICA Accredited Body Report contains the findings of our monitoring assessment of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA). Read more.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/accredited-body-report-new-zealand-institute-of-chartered-accountants/

9. 22 November 2021

   KiwiSaver Tracker

   We consolidate information from KiwiSaver providers in two ways to support analysis, discussion and debate on the relationship between investment risk, returns and fees.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/kiwisaver-tracker/

10. Auditors

    Roles

    Business

    10 November 2021

    Audit Quality Monitoring Report

    Our quality reviews help improve audit quality standards and ensure audit opinions are reliable. These reviews also help us to achieve our strategic goal of ensuring that investors have access to resources that help them make better-informed financial decisions. In this year’s report, we highlight our expectations of directors and auditors of financial statements, and the key focus areas our stakeholders need to be aware of.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/audit-quality-review-report/

11. 30 September 2021

    AML/CFT Monitoring Report

    AML/CFT Monitoring Report summarises the FMA's monitoring activities to help firms and individuals better understand our expectations.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/amlcft-monitoring-report/

12. 28 September 2021

    KiwiSaver Annual Report

    Each year we publish a KiwiSaver Report that summarises our activities as a regulator relating to KiwiSaver during the reporting period.
    Find the latest report as well as the previous reports.on this page.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/kiwisaver-report/

13. Insurance

    23 September 2021

    Review of credit card repayment insurance products

    The FMA has conducted a review of credit card repayment insurance products to gain a better understanding of providers’ practices, and the product’s suitability for consumers. We advise anyone who has purchased this sort of insurance to read the report.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/review-of-credit-card-repayment-insurance-products/

14. Insurance

    Consumer

    22 July 2021

    Insurance conduct and culture: Fire and general insurers update

    Findings from the FMA’s evaluation of New Zealand fire and general insurers’ responses to the 2019 Life Insurer Conduct and Culture review

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/fire-and-general-insurers-update/

15. Investor information

    Consumer

    6 July 2021

    Investor confidence report – annual results

    The 2022 Investor Confidence Survey found 66% of investors are confident in the country’s financial markets, down from 72% in 2021 - a return to pre-COVID 19 levels.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/reports-and-papers/investor-confidence-report-annual-results/