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Research from the FMA reveals insights into the mindset and motivations of consumers as they manage their money and deal with financial services firms.
FMA issued an infringement notice to Alliant Perpetual (Alliant) for failing to file financial statements by their due date.
A review of 14 KiwiSaver and other managed funds to establish how well they are applying the FMA’s integrated financial product (IFP) guidance.
Consultation paper on proposed standard conditions for licences granted under the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022.
FMA has censured Western Union Business Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd for materially contravening key Standard Conditions of its licence.
FMA has confirmed the appointment of Margot Gatland as its new Head of Enforcement. Ms Gatland was previously the Acting Head of Enforcement at the FMA.
A High Court ruling upheld an FMA direction order against property development and investment company Du Val, dismissing grounds for appeal.
The Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill, has been passed in Parliament.
Key findings of the Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko annual NZX Market Operator Obligations Review, which reports on how well NZX is meeting the requirements for its market operator licence. The most recent report covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2021.
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has published an information sheet to help financial services firms enhance the resilience of their technology and operational systems, and meet any relevant licence obligations.
The Auditor Regulation and Oversight Plan 2022-2025 plan sets out how the FMA aims to improve the audit quality of Financial Markets Conduct reporting entities.
Confidence in New Zealand’s financial markets has slipped back in the past 12 months, after last year’s record score, but overall, two-thirds of investors remain confident.
OnePath Life (NZ) Limited and Cigna Life Insurance New Zealand Limited will jointly pay $180,000 to the FMA after admitting liability for breaching the fair dealing provisions of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA).
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has published an information sheet for financial advice providers (FAPs) about how they can demonstrate compliance with record keeping obligations.
The managers of New Zealand managed investment schemes (MIS or KiwiSaver/fund managers) are showing repeatable performance, relative to appropriate market indices. However, the benefits of their skill to investors in some funds is reduced by fees, and the costs of commission paid by managers to third parties.