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Media releases – 2014

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FMA applies to court to liquidate Forestlands companies

The FMA has applied to the High Court to place the Forestlands companies numbered 2-20 into liquidation. Read more.

FMA review of fund managers’ quarterly fund updates

FMA published the findings of a review of quarterly fund updates which looked at whether fund managers are meeting their legal requirements to produce updates that are both easy to find and easy to read for investors.

Consultation opens on dual language disclosure documents

The FMA is seeking submissions on its proposal to enable companies offering investments to publish product disclosure statements (PDS) in both te reo Māori and English.

Formal warning: Crafters & Co Limited

The FMA has issued a formal warning to Crafters & Co Limited and its director, Hadleigh Petherick.

KiwiSaver fees to be shown in dollar figures for first time

KiwiSaver customers are about to see the fees they pay their fund managers in dollar figures for the first time, and could be in for a shock.

FMA publishes review of adviser conduct in life insurance

The FMA has issued warnings to four registered financial advisers in relation to providing advice on replacement insurance policies, for breaches of the obligation in section 33 of the Financial Advisers Act 2008 to exercise care, diligence and skill.

Fair dealing in advertising: guidance for crowdfunding and peer- to-peer lending published

FMA published guidance on fair dealing in advertising and communications for licensed crowdfunding services, peer-to-peer lenders and the companies that offer financial products on these platforms.

Five businesses warned for Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism failures

FMA issued formal warnings to five reporting entities under Section 80 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT Act).

Refreshed corporate governance handbook published

Corporate Governance handbook refreshed to remove any unnecessary overlap with the NZX Code, particularly to ensure the NZX Code is the primary source for requirements for listed companies.

FMA to hold directors to account for FSPR abuse, first charges filed

FMA has filed criminal charges against a company and its New Zealand-based director for breaching the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act (FSP Act).

FMA statement on the death of Rob Cameron

The FMA would like to express its condolences to the family and colleagues of Rob Cameron, who died late last week.

FMA opens applications for personalised digital advice

FMA is now open for applications from providers seeking to offer personalised financial advice to consumers through digital tools and platforms (so-called robo-advice).

FMA publishes 2017 Conduct Outcomes Report

FMA published its Conduct Outcomes Report for the calendar year 2017, setting out some of the key issues and actions taken by the regulator’s enforcement and supervision teams.

Oscar nominee to screen at NZ fraud film festival

The Oscar-nominated documentary Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is just one of the highlights of the second New Zealand International Fraud Film Festival taking place in Auckland on Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd of March.

Investor Alert: Final call for eligible investors in the Hanover settlement to make a claim before 16 February 2018

FMA strongly encourages eligible investors of Hanover, or family members of eligible investors, who still need to claim their money, to contact the Hanover distribution team at Deloitte. Read more.

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Media releases – 2014