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Media releases – 2010

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FMA releases Audit Quality Review Report

Media release relating to the launch of the FMA Audit Quality Review report 2014

FMA reaches settlement with ANZ over rural interest rate swaps

The Financial Markets Authority said it has reached a settlement with ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited regarding the sale, promotion and marketing of rural interest rate swaps to rural customers. Read more.

Phase two of financial markets law completes long-term overhaul

The second phase of New Zealand’s new capital markets and financial services law takes effect from 1 December. Phase two includes licensing provisions that extend to several hundred further businesses, and a major shift in the quality of investor disclosure for financial products.

The FMA reports on its 12 month performance

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published its 2014 annual report for the year ended 30 June 2014. During this period the FMA began implementing the largest statutory change in financial services in 30 years. Engaging with the industry to implement the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013(FMC Act) was one of six major achievements outlined in the report, as the FMA continued to deliver its ongoing regulatory responsibilities.

Three new members for Financial Advisers Code Committee

Media release relating to new members for the Financial Adivers Code Committee

Directors of SPI companies agree to enforceable undertakings

Murray Rex Alcock and Allister Ronald Knight (the Directors), of the various entities comprising the SPI group of companies (including SPI Property Fund Limited), have provided enforceable undertakings to the FMA. Read more.

FMA releases updated corporate governance handbook for feedback

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published a revised version of its handbook on corporate governance for consultation.

New regulations approved to deliver a new era in financial markets

FMA has published a revised version of its handbook on corporate governance for consultation.

FMA focus on improving conduct and increasing trust in financial markets

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chief Executive Rob Everett has set out the evolving approach for the FMA as the regulator’s mandate expands under the Financial Markets Conduct Act, taking effect from 1 December.

FMA warns consumers about cold-calling investment offers and ‘big win’ scams

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is warning New Zealand consumers and investors to be wary of cold-calls asking them to buy shares or put their money into offshore firms.

New Zealanders underestimate investment risk and prefer lower risk investment options

Research conducted for the Financial Markets Authority shows Kiwis are switched-on about straightforward, low-risk investment options. But when responding to questions about investments with more risk, people are far less confident.

FMA files civil proceedings against Archer Capital and Healthcare Industry

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed and served civil proceedings against Archer Capital (Pty) Limited (Archer) and Healthcare Industry Limited (HIL). Read more.

Competition between providers for customers’ KiwiSaver funds increases rapidly

FMA is calling on KiwiSaver providers to put the interests of customers first, as the amount of money transferred by customers changing their KiwiSaver scheme, has almost doubled in a year.

FMA issues warning about General Equity

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a warning about General Equity (previously named General Equity Building Society), a New Zealand registered building society.

FMA releases 2014 Investigations and Enforcement Report

FMA released its Investigations and Enforcement Report for the year ending 30 June 2014.

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Media releases – 2010