Media releases – 2011

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

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.

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.

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

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today released the Statement of Intent (SOI) and Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE). 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.

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is encouraging advisers to apply for their transitional licences by the end of the year, as the Government announces the start date to the new financial advice regime. Read the full media release here.

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.