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Media releases – 2010

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FMA statement on the death of Rob Cameron

The FMA would like to express its condolences to the family and colleagues of Rob Cameron, who died late last week.

FMA opens applications for personalised digital advice

FMA is now open for applications from providers seeking to offer personalised financial advice to consumers through digital tools and platforms (so-called robo-advice).

FMA publishes 2017 Conduct Outcomes Report

FMA published its Conduct Outcomes Report for the calendar year 2017, setting out some of the key issues and actions taken by the regulator’s enforcement and supervision teams.

Oscar nominee to screen at NZ fraud film festival

The Oscar-nominated documentary Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is just one of the highlights of the second New Zealand International Fraud Film Festival taking place in Auckland on Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd of March.

Accredited Body Reports published

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today published the accredited body reports for the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and CPA Australia.

Investor Alert: Final call for eligible investors in the Hanover settlement to make a claim before 16 February 2018

FMA strongly encourages eligible investors of Hanover, or family members of eligible investors, who still need to claim their money, to contact the Hanover distribution team at Deloitte. Read more.

FMA publishes revised investor capability strategy

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has revised its 2015 investor capability strategy based on the insights gained about New Zealand investors during the last two years.

Key Audit Matters – A ‘stock take’ of the New Zealand experience

The External Reporting Board (XRB) and Financial Markets Authority (FMA) have published the results of their joint analysis of Key audit matters – A stock-take of the first year in New Zealand.

FMA publishes first peer-to-peer/crowdfunding statistical returns

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published its first statistical report on peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding in New Zealand.

FMA issues formal AML/CFT warning to Fullerton Markets

The FMA has issued a formal warning to Fullerton Markets Limited under Section 80 of the AML/CFT Act. read more.

FMA publishes 2017 Audit Quality Report/directors’ guide

The FMA’s 2017 Audit Quality Report shows that since the FMA began these reviews in 2013, all audit firms now have systems and policies in place to deliver high-quality audits.

FMA releases KiwiSaver Tracker

The FMA KiwiSaver Tracker uses the information KiwiSaver providers give investors through their quarterly fund updates and via the Companies Office’s Disclose Register.

FMA urges investors to know scam warning signs

In October 2017 the FMA recorded the highest number of monthly calls about fraud, scams and cold calls for more than two years. Check before you invest.

Outcome of FMA investigation into Goldman Sachs NZ Ltd

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has concluded an investigation into certain trading activity by Goldman Sachs New Zealand LTD (GS). The GS investigation was prompted by concerns arising from an investigation into trading by Mark Warminger and Milford Asset Management. Read more.

FMA files Crimes Act charges against Steven Robertson

The FMA has filed criminal charges against Steven Robertson in the Auckland District Court under the Crimes Act 1961. Read more.

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Media releases – 2010