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Media releases – 2017

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Securities Commission and Nuplex Reach Settlement

The Securities Commission and Nuplex Industries Limited have reached a full and final settlement of the matters raised in the Commission's proceedings. Read more.

Commission Takes Action Against Insured Group

The Securities Commission has commenced civil proceedings against Insured Group Limited, formerly known as Lombard Group Limited, in relation to alleged breaches in 2007 and 2008 of the continuous disclosure provisions of the Securities Markets Act 1988. Read more.

New Conditions for Qualifying Financial Entities

The Securities Commission has published the standard conditions Qualifying Financial Entities (QFEs) will need to abide by when their employees and representatives give financial advice.

Review Highlights Need for Better Valuation Disclosure (Dec-2010)

Securities issuers need to include more information on how their financial assets and liabilities have been valued, says Securities Commission Chairman Jane Diplock.

Hotchin's Assets Frozen on Commission Request

The High Court granted interim asset preservation orders in respect of assets believed to be associated with former Hanover director Mark Hotchin to the Securities Commission(FMA's predecessor). Read more.

Commission Releases Information on Finance Company Investigations

The Securities Commission has released information about the status of its investigations into 50 failed finance companies.

Financial Advisers Regulatory Regime Comes Into Force

The new regulatory regime for financial advisers begins today, with the first Authorised Financial Advisers receiving their certificates of authorisation at a ceremony in Auckland from Commissioner for Financial Advisers, David Mayhew. The regulatory regime will be phased in between today and 1 July 2011.

Commission's Review Highlights Continuing Need for Greater Transparency

The Securities Commission's latest review of financial reporting standards continues to highlight the need for a greater focus on transparency.

Adviser Regulation Ready To 'Go-Live' On 1 December

The Commissioner for Financial Advisers has taken the last formal step required for the introduction of the new financial advisers regulatory regime, with publication in the Gazette that 1st December 2010 will be the date on which the Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs) comes into effect.

Review Highlights Need for Better Valuation Disclosure (Oct-2010)

The Commissioner for Financial Advisers has taken the last formal step required for the introduction of the new financial advisers regulatory regime, with publication in the Gazette that 1 December 2010 will be the date on which the Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs) comes into effect.

Commission Consults on Standard Conditions for QFEs

The Securities Commission invites submissions on proposed standard conditions for financial adviser businesses that apply for Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE) status. This follows the Commission's consultation early this month on the licence conditions for Authorised Financial Advisers.

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