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The FMA is seeking feedback on its proposals to allow entities to provide personalised financial advice generated by a computer programme or algorithm (robo-advice). This would be a temporary measure before new legislation is passed by Parliament.
Jeffrey Peter Honey was sentenced to six months home detention at the Auckland District Court, after pleading guilty to one charge of insider trading under section 243(1)(a) and section 244 Financial Markets Conduct Act. Read more.
Robert Ian South and Murray Byron Provan appeared in the Tauranga District Court in relation to various charges filed by the FMA under the Crimes Act. Read more.
KiwiSaver members who received communications created using behavioural insights were more likely to choose to move out of default funds, and less likely to transfer to another provider.
The Government has recently introduced regulations requiring KiwiSaver providers to disclose fees in dollars in members’ annual statements. The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has been consulting on a methodology that will assist KiwiSaver providers to understand the requirements of those regulations.
The High Court has dismissed an appeal by Innovative Securities Limited against the FMA decision to de-register the company from the FSPR. Read more.
Major disruptions in world events over the last year have not dented New Zealanders’ confidence in financial markets. The FMA today released its annual survey into the public’s attitude to financial markets. The survey shows that confidence has risen significantly to 65% among all respondents, from 56% in 2016.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and Financial Markets Authority have welcomed the release of a new code to promote good practice in the international foreign exchange market.
Common issues, hints for new applicants and a guide to the Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) future focus are included in a review of the regulator’s first two and a half years of licensing.
Anthony Wilson, a former Registered Financial Adviser pleaded guilty at the Auckland District Court to two charges of making a false document for pecuniary advantage. The charges were filed by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) under the Crimes Act. Read more.
Investors will benefit from greater protection due to a change in the way the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) will treat certain companies offering shares.
The FMA welcomes the publication of NZX’s updated Corporate Governance Code.
The FMA welcomes the publication of the International Monetary Fund’s Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA) for New Zealand.
The FMA is working with ANZ to see if behavioural insights can prompt more ANZ KiwiSaver members to get retirement advice, or use retirement-planning tools when they hit 56 years old.
FMA had ongoing inquiries into the Forestlands companies. We have referred some matters to the Serious Fraud Office. We will continue to complete our inquiries in relation to financial markets issues. Read more.