Page last updated: 11 April 2025

News & Insights

Latest news

Meet the team – Data and Evidence
Discover how the Data and Evidence team supports FMA investigations with secure evidence handling, eDiscovery, and compliance.
‘5 mins with the FMA’ Podcast #18 Why Audit Quality Matters
Stay informed on audit quality in NZ with FMA’s latest Audit Quality Monitoring Report insights and key findings.
Insider trading: Where non-public information relating to a listed issuer (A) comprises material information in relation to another listed issuer (B)
FMA outlines insider trading laws under the FMC Act and guidance on managing risks when trading with non-public material information.
FMA issues revised educational information sheet on insider trading
FMA releases updated insider trading guidance under FMC Act with risk mitigation strategies for New Zealand market participants.
SGX-DT review report
Findings from the FMA’s reviews of how well Singapore Exchange Derivatives Trading Limited (SGX-DT) is meeting its market operator obligations under ...
All About Crypto with Peter Griffin | Jess Learns to Invest Episode 10
Jess Learns to Invest podcast explores crypto basics with Peter Griffin offering tips on risks, blockchain and smart investing.
Former NZ financial adviser pleads guilty to breaching stop order, will be sentenced
David McEwen pleads guilty to breaching FMA stop order on misleading financial offers sentencing set for January 14 2026
Audit Quality Monitoring Report
The Audit Quality Monitoring Report 2023 emphasises that high-quality audits are vital to ensuring investors can make active choices based on clear, c ...
FMA publishes annual audit quality monitoring report 
FMA's 2024/25 audit report highlights audit firm performance, PES 3 compliance, climate assurance, and investor confidence.
Ease of Doing Business Survey
This research helps us to better understand the impact that our work has on market participants and stakeholders. It informs the way we work and our f ...
Tangible differences evident in FMA annual report and Ease of Doing Business survey
FMA's 2025 Annual Report and Ease of Doing Business Survey show improved engagement, enforcement, and regulatory clarity across financial markets.
FMA files market manipulation case for trading of STU shares
FMA files civil case against Franco Belgiorno-Nettis for alleged market manipulation of STU shares on NZX via ASB trading account.