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Media releases – 2017

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Individual pleads guilty to insider trading charges

Kevin Young, a former accountant with Heartland Bank Limited, has pleaded guilty to insider trading charges brought against him by the FMA.

FMA files civil proceedings against InvestNow for alleged AML/CFT breaches

FMA has filed civil proceedings against InvestNow Saving and Investment Service Ltd, which trades as InvestNow, for alleged breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act).

FMA censures Pathfinder for misleading representations

FMA censures Pathfinder for misleading KiwiSaver ethical claims on animal testing and fossil fuels, urging transparency in investment advertising.

FMA cancels auditor’s licence to carry out FMC audits for multiple failures

FMA has cancelled the New Zealand licence of Sydney based auditor, Mr Sam Danieli, to carry out FMC audits in New Zealand.

FMA encouraged by first climate statements

The FMA has today published its Climate-Related Disclosures insights report from the first set of entities that were required to file climate statements.

CBLC update

The FMA welcomes the High Court’s decision last week to dismiss the application to strike out the FMA’s claim against the executor of the estate of former CBLC director Alistair Hutchison.

Inaugural Consumer Confidence survey provides valuable insights for FMA and financial services sector

The inaugural Consumer Confidence survey report 2024 from the FMA shows that three quarters of New Zealanders believe financial service providers treat customers fairly.

FMA publishes refreshed Audit Quality Monitoring Report

The FMA’s Audit Quality Monitoring Report for 2023/24, released today, reviewed nine of the 12 registered audit firms in New Zealand and 19 audit files, 10 of which were of listed entities.

FMA publishes Market Cleanliness research report into New Zealand Equity Market

FMA report shows decline in potential market abuse in NZ equity market over 20 years, highlighting improved market cleanliness and investor trust.

FMA publishes 2024 Annual Report

The FMA today published its annual report for the year to 30 June 2024.

FMA publishes first insights report into Discretionary Investment Management Services sector

The FMA today published its first monitoring report of the Discretionary Investment Management Services (DIMS) sector.

FMA publishes research on commercial real estate and the KiwiSaver industry

Research from the FMA has found most KiwiSaver providers are well placed to manage their exposure to the commercial real estate market but more work can be done to mitigate and communicate the risks.

FMA files proceedings against ASB for alleged fair dealing breaches

The FMA has filed civil proceedings against ASB Bank Limited for allegedly making false or misleading representations in relation to insurance products and banking services.

AA Insurance to pay $6.175 million penalty for misleading customers

AA Insurance New Zealand Limited (AAI) has been ordered to pay a penalty of $6.175 million for failing to apply multi-policy and membership discounts, as well as guaranteed no claims bonuses.

FMA appoints Kari Jones as Executive Director Transformation and Operational Delivery

FMA confirmed the appointment of Kari Jones to join the FMA’s executive leadership team as Executive Director for Transformation and Operational Delivery.

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Media releases – 2017