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Media releases – 2014

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Licensing obligations for property investment schemes imminent

The FMA is putting the call out to businesses of all sizes providing property investment schemes or property syndication funds to get licensed now.

Market wobbles dent confidence but investors are positive about regulation

The results of the 2016 annual survey into New Zealanders’ attitudes to financial markets have been released.

FMA issues formal warning to Craigs

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today issued a formal warning to Craigs Investment Partners Limited (Craigs) under section 80 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (the AML/CFT Act).

Cross-border trade agreement means more investment choices for New Zealanders

New Zealand investors will benefit from more competition for their investment dollar and more choice of investment options as a result of the international agreement signed.

Three things that stop you from making good investment decisions – and four that can help

Feelings and fears are the key things that stop consumers making good decisions when it comes to their finances or investments. Cross-government paper released by FMA delves into why we behave this way.

Be wary of investment offers from outside the regulatory patch

After receiving more than 2,000 complaints since July 2014, the FMA is warning investors to step inside the regulatory tent for their own protection.

International audit regulators call for measurable improvement by 2019

The Independent Forum of Independent Audit Regulators issued the results of their annual inspections findings survey.

The FMA’s 100 billion dollar challenge: Raising confidence in the managed funds industry

The final phase of implementing the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMC Act) involves the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) licensing a sector responsible for about $100 billion of New Zealanders’ wealth.

FMA publishes new and improved online resources for investors

FMA has updated the consumer section of its website.

Getting over the barriers to financial advice

The survey has uncovered some of the main reasons New Zealanders shy away from seeking financial advice, even when they know it might help them.

FMA reports on audit quality standards

FMA issued Audit Quality Annual Review for the year 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015

FMA issues sales and advice monitoring report

FMA published its first monitoring report on practices in sales and advice within New Zealand’s financial services sector.

FMA confirms Paul Gregory in the role of director of external communications and investor resources

Mr Gregory will be joining the FMA’s executive committee from the NZ Super Fund where he has been since March 2009, firstly as head of communications before shifting to the investments team.

SPG and SPGI director Andrew Robinson sentenced

Former company director (SPG and SPGI) and financial adviser, Andrew Hrothgar Robinson, has been sentenced in the Auckland High Court. Read more.

FMA confirms new organisation structure and appointments to leadership team

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has announced a revised organisational structure and key appointments for its executive committee.

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Media releases – 2014