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  2. 15 December 2010

    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.

  4. 1 December 2010

    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.

  6. 28 October 2010

    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.

  7. 21 October 2010

    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.

  8. 28 September 2010

    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.

  10. 6 September 2010

    Updated Guide for Financial Entities

    The Securities Commission today released an updated edition of its QFE Adviser Business Statement Guide reflecting changes to the Financial Advisers Act.

  11. 3 September 2010

    New Designated Settlement System

    The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Securities Commission today announced that the newly established NZCDC Settlement System has been declared a designated settlement system under Part 5C of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act.

  12. 2 September 2010

    Draft Code to Minister for Approval

    The Commissioner for Financial Advisers, David Mayhew has approved the draft Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers, and sent it to the Minister of Commerce, Hon Simon Power for his approval.

  14. 29 July 2010

    Code Committee Members Reappointed

    Commissioner for Financial Advisers David Mayhew has announced the reappointment of three members of the Code Committee. The Committee was established in July 2009 to draft a Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs).

  15. 28 July 2010

    Issuers Could Improve Corporate Governance Reporting

    The Securities Commission's latest review of corporate governance reporting shows that while most issuers are doing well, many need to improve their disclosures when it comes to ethical standards, directors and executive's remuneration, risk management, and shareholder and stakeholder relations.