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Media releases – 2017

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FMA proposes overhaul of rules around property proportionate ownership schemes

The Financial Markets Authority has announced its proposal to overhaul the class exemption notice for Real Property Proportionate Ownership Schemes.

FMA welcomes Belgrave Finance sentencing

Mr Buckley was sentenced to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to 25 charges under the Securities Act, Crimes Act and the Companies Act. Read more.

FMA's first year - oversight of market conduct report

The Financial Markets Authority has published its first report on the key issues and themes to emerge from market oversight activities in the first 12 months since it was established.

FMA welcomes ruling on asset preservation orders

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the trustees of the KA3 and KA4 trusts on interim asset preservation orders obtained by FMA. Read more.

New Chair for Financial Adviser Code Committee

The Code Committee for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs) has elected David Ireland as Chair for the next 12 months.

FMA welcomes National Finance guilty verdict

Ms Braithwaite was found guilty on one charge of making untrue statements in a prospectus for National Finance 2000 Ltd. Read more.

FMA action to recover $25 million in related party loans

FMA confirmed its continued engagement with Perpetual Trust Limited to recover $25 million in related party loans made by Perpetual Cash Management Fund. Read more.

Trans-Tasman mutual recognition of financial advisers announced

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) and New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority (FMA) have announced mutual recognition arrangements for Australian and New Zealand financial advisers.

FMA consults on guidance on KiwiSaver sales and distribution

The Financial Markets Authority is consulting on draft guidance for people involved with the sale and distribution of KiwiSaver schemes.

FMA releases final guidance on Effective Disclosure

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its final guidance note for issuers, directors and advisers on Effective Disclosure.

FMA releases KiwiSaver performance fees guidance note

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today released a final version of its guidance note on KiwiSaver performance fees.

FMA welcomes Belgrave Finance guilty plea

Shane Joseph Buckley, a director of failed finance company Belgrave Finance Limited (In receivership and In liquidation), pleaded guilty to 25 charges under the Securities Act, Crimes Act, and the Companies Act. Read more.

FMA consultation on disclosure of non-GAAP financial information

The Financial Markets Authority has today published draft guidance for public consultation on the disclosure of non-GAAP financial information.

FMA welcomes Petricevic sentencing

Mr Petricevic sentenced to six and a half years imprisonment. Read more.

Court supports FMA adviser decision

The Wellington District Court has dismissed an appeal by Sean Wood against a Financial Markets Authority decision to decline his application for authorisation as an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA). Read more.

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Media releases – 2017