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Media releases – 2014

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FMA and RBNZ report on bank conduct and culture

FMA and RBNZ have completed their joint review into the conduct and culture of 11 New Zealand banks. The review is the first of its kind in New Zealand.

Exemption passed to enable disclosure documents in English and te reo Maori

FMA has granted a class exemption to enable companies who offer investments to publish product disclosure statements (PDS) in both te reo Māori and English (dual-language PDS).

FMA publishes annual report 2018

FMA annual report for the financial year ending June 30 2018. The report highlights a number of key activities that took place in the year, including the launch of the joint FMA/RBNZ Culture and Conduct review of banks and life insurers.

FMA update on Forestlands

The FMA has decided not to seek costs arising from its application to put the Forestlands companies 2-12 and 14-20 into liquidation.

KiwiSaver nears $50 billion in 2018

KiwiSaver continues to grow steadily according to the FMA’s 2018 KiwiSaver report.

FMA issues infringement notice to Pacific Eagle Capital

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued an infringement notice to Pacific Eagle Capital (PEC) for failing to file financial statements by its due date.

World Investor Week encourages investors to take the plunge

FMA has launched a new campaign for World Investor Week to help New Zealanders become more confident investors by addressing some of the uncertainties around investing.

FADC decisions published

The Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee (FADC) has released its decision in two cases brought by the FMA.

Preparing for investment storms

As part of the Sorted Money Week 2018 ‘Weathering the storm’ the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is focussing on helping younger KiwiSaver members prepare for when investment markets fall in value.

Forestlands companies placed in liquidation by High Court

The High Court in Nelson has placed Forestlands companies 2-12 and 14-20 into liquidation. Read more.

Helping KiwiSaver members weather investment storms

In preparation for Sorted Money Week 2018 the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is launching an online quiz to help younger KiwiSaver members understand how to react when investments rise and fall in stormy markets.

KiwiSaver members say dollar fee information is useful

KiwiSaver members say dollar fee information is useful. The vast majority (86%) of KiwiSaver members who saw their fees in dollar amounts in their annual statements this year rated the information as “quite or very useful”, an FMA survey has found.

Decision in the case stated procedure between FMA and the administrators of CBL Corporation Limited

Regarding decision in the case stated procedure between FMA and the administrators of CBL Corporation Limited, the High Court has found that an issuer’s continuous disclosure obligations do not apply during administration. Read more.

FMA sets out its work plan for the year ahead

The FMA has released its annual corporate plan as the conduct and culture of New Zealand’s financial services industry comes under greater scrutiny.

Customers not the focus of replacement business at large insurers

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is considering regulatory action against three large financial institutions or qualifying financial entities (QFEs) following a review of insurance replacement business practices.

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Media releases – 2014