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The FMA has been monitoring promotional materials and advertisements that encourage people to transfer their UK pension scheme entitlements, and has requested that certain materials be removed from publication.
FMA has closed its inquiries into potential civil claims relating to South Canterbury Finance Limited (SCF). After careful consideration, the FMA has decided not to take any further action. Read more.
FMA published its seven-point strategic risk outlook, identifying the areas where it will apply the majority of its regulatory effort in the medium-term. The priorities will direct the FMA’s work in licensing, supervision, compliance and enforcement.
Media release relating to the launch of the FMA Audit Quality Review report 2014
The Financial Markets Authority said it has reached a settlement with ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited regarding the sale, promotion and marketing of rural interest rate swaps to rural customers. Read more.
The second phase of New Zealand’s new capital markets and financial services law takes effect from 1 December. Phase two includes licensing provisions that extend to several hundred further businesses, and a major shift in the quality of investor disclosure for financial products.
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published its 2014 annual report for the year ended 30 June 2014. During this period the FMA began implementing the largest statutory change in financial services in 30 years. Engaging with the industry to implement the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013(FMC Act) was one of six major achievements outlined in the report, as the FMA continued to deliver its ongoing regulatory responsibilities.
Media release relating to new members for the Financial Adivers Code Committee
Murray Rex Alcock and Allister Ronald Knight (the Directors), of the various entities comprising the SPI group of companies (including SPI Property Fund Limited), have provided enforceable undertakings to the FMA. Read more.
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published a revised version of its handbook on corporate governance for consultation.
FMA has published a revised version of its handbook on corporate governance for consultation.
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chief Executive Rob Everett has set out the evolving approach for the FMA as the regulator’s mandate expands under the Financial Markets Conduct Act, taking effect from 1 December.
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is warning New Zealand consumers and investors to be wary of cold-calls asking them to buy shares or put their money into offshore firms.
Research conducted for the Financial Markets Authority shows Kiwis are switched-on about straightforward, low-risk investment options. But when responding to questions about investments with more risk, people are far less confident.
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed and served civil proceedings against Archer Capital (Pty) Limited (Archer) and Healthcare Industry Limited (HIL). Read more.