Media releases

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1. 5 October 2020

   World Investor Week focus on beginners after steep rise in direct investment

   The Financial Markets Authority is using World Investor Week 2020 to remind thousands of Kiwi investors to do their homework and understand the risks of investing in financial markets after a steep rise in direct investment.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/wiw-focus-on-beginners/

2. 1 October 2020

   Contributions help KiwiSaver continue to grow through COVID-19

   KiwiSaver has continued to grow despite market volatility and economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19 , according to the Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) KiwiSaver Annual Report for the year ended March 2020.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/contributions-help-kiwisaver-continue-to-grow-through-covid-19/

3. 24 September 2020

   FMA reports on monitoring of financial services firms and advisers

   A report on the FMA's supervision activities over the last 18 months says large parts of the financial services sector are working hard to meet the FMA’s expectations, but called for further and more widespread improvements to governance and compliance.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-issues-supervision-report-2020/

4. 22 September 2020

   FMA prevents CLSA Premium NZ Limited (formerly KVB Kunlun) from offering derivatives to retail investors

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has imposed conditions on the derivatives issuer licence of CLSA Premium New Zealand Limited (CLSAP NZ, formerly KVB Kunlun) that prevent the firm from making an offer to or receiving further funds from, retail investors in relation to derivatives.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/clsa-premium-nz-prevented-offering-derivatives/

5. 18 September 2020

   FMA files criminal charges in relation to Forestlands

   The Financial Markets Authority has filed criminal charges against an individual in relation to the Forestlands group of companies, for alleged disclosure and financial record keeping breaches.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-files-criminal-charges-forestlands/

6. 11 September 2020

   Pegasus Markets and director found guilty of abusing FSPR

   Pegasus Markets Ltd and its New Zealand-based director, Michael REps, have been found guilty of all criminal charges brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). Read the full media release here.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/pegasus-markets-and-director-found-guilty-of-abusing-fspr/

7. 8 September 2020

   Scam targets China-NZ money transfers during COVID-19

   FMA is warning people to be wary of scammers attempting to impersonate the FMA as part of a money transfer scam.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/scam-targets-china-nz-money-transfers-during-covid-19/

8. 2 September 2020

   Bonds: The overlooked asset many New Zealanders don’t invest in

   FMA releases investor guide to bonds as market volatility continues

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/bonds-the-overlooked-asset/

9. 27 August 2020

   FMA appoints new Director of Investment Management

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has strengthened its executive team, appointing Paul Gregory to the newly created role of Director of Investment Management.

   https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-appoints-new-director-of-investment-management/

10. 24 August 2020

    FMA releases report into active and passive fund management

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published an independent report into the passive and active investment management styles used by KiwiSaver providers.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-releases-report-into-active-and-passive-fund-management/

11. 6 August 2020

    KiwiSaver statements starting to help members take action

    A survey that the FMA has done shows that some KiwiSaver members who recalled seeing their projected lump sum planned to take some form of action. The most common planned action was increasing contributions.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/kiwisaver-statements-members-take-action/

12. 29 July 2020

    MBIE announcement on FMA levies

    MBIE have announced details of FMA levy amounts for 2021/22 and 2022/23.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/mbie-announcement-on-fma-levies/

13. 27 July 2020

    FMA outlines short-term priorities in response to COVID-19

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today released an information sheet outlining its priorities over the next three to six months as New Zealand continues to respond to COVID-19.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-outlines-short-term-priorities-in-response-to-covid-19/

14. 24 July 2020

    FMA publishes derivatives issuer Sector Risk Assessment

    A report identifying key risks in the Derivatives Issuer (DI) sector and highlighted future focus areas to improve sector compliance. Firms issuing derivatives to retail customers in New Zealand must be licensed by the FMA. The sector has approximately 23,000 accounts operated by retail customers.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/derivatives-issuer-sector-risk-assessment/

15. 22 July 2020

    Kiwis confident financial markets will recover from COVID-19, plan to increase investments

    According to the results of our survey Kiwis are confident financial markets will recover from COVID-19, despite the majority of investors experiencing losses as a result of COVID-19,. Find out more

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/kiwis-confident-covid-19/

16. 30 June 2020

    FMA publishes NZX Obligations annual review

    NZX met its statutory obligations as a licensed market operator for the period 1 January to 31 December 2019, according to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA)’s annual review. The NZX General Obligations Review, published by the FMA today, found that NZX complied with its market operator obligations during the review period.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-publishes-nzx-obligations-annual-review/

17. 30 June 2020

    FMA publishes Statement of Intent and Statement of Performance Expectations

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today released the Statement of Intent and Statement of Performance Expectations. Together the publications set out how the FMA will measure and report on progress against its performance measures and targets. Read both documents and the full media release here.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-publishes-statement-of-intent-and-statement-of-performance-expectations/

18. 25 June 2020

    Investor confidence holds up despite COVID-19 market volatility

    Investor confidence has remained steady for the third year running, in spite of the volatility caused by COVID-19, a Financial Markets Authority (FMA) survey has found.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/investor-confidence-holds-up-despite-covid-19-market-volatility/

19. 25 June 2020

    FMA welcomes start date of new financial advice regime and confirmation of disclosure requirements

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is encouraging advisers to apply for their transitional licences by the end of the year, as the Government announces final details of the new financial advice regime.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-welcomes-start-date-of-new-financial-advice-regime/

20. 23 June 2020

    FMA files proceedings against CLSAP NZ (formerly KVB Kunlun) for alleged anti-money laundering breaches

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed civil High Court proceedings against CLSA Premium New Zealand Limited (CLSAP NZ) for alleged breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act. Read the full media release here.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-files-proceedings-against-clsa-nz-formerly-kvb-kunlun-for-anti-money-laundering-breaches/