Media releases

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1. 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/

2. 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/

3. 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/

4. 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/

5. 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/

6. 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/

7. 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/

8. 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/

9. 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/

10. 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/

11. 19 June 2020

    FMA publishes Auditor Regulation and Oversight Plan

    The plan sets out the areas the FMA will focus on as part of its role in reviewing the quality of Financial Markets Conduct Act audits, and contributing to the integrity and development of the audit profession.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-publishes-auditor-regulation-and-oversight-plan/

12. 17 June 2020

    FMA KiwiSaver tracker updated, showing part of COVID-19 impact

    The FMA’s online KiwiSaver tracker tool has been updated with the quarterly fund information for March 2020, reflecting the volatility that hit markets in the first quarter of the year. View the tracker with updated data here.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-kiwisaver-tracker-updated-showing-part-of-covid-19-impact/

13. 17 June 2020

    FMA opens consultation on standard conditions for full licensing for financial advice

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has opened consultation on the proposed full licence standard conditions for Financial Advice Providers, as part of the new financial advice regime. Read the consultation document here.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-opens-consultation-on-standard-conditions-for-full-licensing-for-financial-advice/

14. 17 June 2020

    FMA statement on director liability and continuous disclosure

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has considered the need for regulatory relief in relation to director liability thresholds, following changes in Australia.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-statement-on-director-liability-and-continuous-disclosure/

15. 12 June 2020

    Rodney McCall (aka Rodney Crichton) pleads guilty to Crimes Act and FMA Act charges

    Rodney McCall, also known as Rodney Crichton, has today plead guilty to charges brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/rodney-mccall-aka-rodney-crichton-pleads-guilty-to-crimes-act-and-fma-act-charges/

16. 8 June 2020

    Court of Appeal rejects sentence appeal by PTT’s Steven Robertson

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to dismiss a sentence appeal by Steven Robertson, who defrauded victims of $2.1 million through PTT Limited.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/court-of-appeal-rejects-sentence-appeal-by-ptts-steven-robertson/

17. 5 June 2020

    FMA files court proceedings against ANZ for false and misleading representations over credit card insurance charges

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed High Court proceedings against ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ), alleging the bank charged some customers for credit card repayment insurance (CCRI) policies that offered those customers no cover.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-files-court-proceedings-against-anz-for-false-and-misleading-representations-over-credit-card-insurance-charges/

18. 3 June 2020

    KiwiSaver investors to see how much they may have in retirement

    KiwiSaver investors will see how much money their KiwiSaver investments could provide at age 65 when they open their annual statements this year.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/kiwisaver-investors-to-see-how-much-they-may-have-in-retirement/

19. 28 May 2020

    FMA warns financial adviser for advice to clients about COVID-19

    FMA has issued a formal warning to a financial adviser who made recommendations to clients that they urgently move their investments to ‘low risk’ funds in the wake of COVID-19. The adviser failed to clarify that the advice may not be suitable for all clients.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-warns-financial-adviser-for-advice-to-clients-about-covid-19/

20. 18 May 2020

    FMA reports steady progress on financial advice transitional licensing

    FMA reports steady progress on financial advice transitional licensing

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/fma-reports-steady-progress-on-financial-advice-transitional-licensing/