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Media releases – 2017

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FMA welcomes ruling on Hotchin asset preservation orders

The CoA has dismissed an appeal by former Hanover director Mark Hotchin on asset preservation orders obtained by the FMA. Read more.

FMA calls for submissions on exemption reviews

The Financial Markets Authority is seeking submissions from market participants, investors, representatives and advisers on review of 44 class exemption notices due to expire later this year.

FMA publishes revised draft guidance on effective disclosure

The Financial Markets Authority has published their revised draft guidance note for issuers, directors and advisers on preparation of effective disclosure documents.

FMA welcomes Bridgecorp verdicts

Justice Venning found Rodney Petricevic and Robert Roest guilty on charges of breaching the Crimes Act 1961, the Companies Act 1993, and the Securities Act 1978 and found Peter Steigrad guilty on charges of breaching the Securities Act 1978. Read more.

FMA to issue revised draft guidance note on effective disclosure in offer documents

The Financial Markets Authority is topublish a revised draft of its guidance note by 2 April 2012 and invites further submissions from the market.

FMA warns of illegal offer by Makko Securities to advise on Facebook IPO

The Financial Markets Authority is warning the public of an illegal offer by Makko Securities and its Senior Account Manager, Roy Lochen, to provide broking services in relation to the proposed Initial Public Offering of Facebook and other securities.

FMA to issue guidance on effective disclosure in offer documents

The Financial Markets Authority has published draft guidance for securities issuers, directors and their advisers on how to prepare and present effective prospectuses and investment statements.

FMA and SFO sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will enhance their already close working relationship and drive greater efficiencies between the two agencies.

FMA advises investors who receive unsolicited offers for their shares or other securities to seek advice

FMA asked VonWin Capital Management L.P. and Stock & Share Trading Company Pty Ltd for an enforceable undertaking and to include a statement provided by FMA at the beginning of any unsolicited offer they send to investors to ensure they make an informed decision. Read more.

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Media releases – 2017

FMA welcomes ruling on Hotchin asset preservation orders

FMA calls for submissions on exemption reviews

FMA publishes revised draft guidance on effective disclosure

FMA welcomes Bridgecorp verdicts

FMA to issue revised draft guidance note on effective disclosure in offer documents

FMA warns of illegal offer by Makko Securities to advise on Facebook IPO

FMA to issue guidance on effective disclosure in offer documents

FMA and SFO sign Memorandum of Understanding

FMA advises investors who receive unsolicited offers for their shares or other securities to seek advice

FMA to file civil proceedings against directors and promoters of the Hanover group

FMA announces full repayment of funds for Kiwi Finance investors

FMA completes strategic leadership team with two further appointments

FMA to support South Canterbury Finance prosecution

FMA releases results of stakeholder research findings

FMA consults on auditor licensing and audit firm registration