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Media releases – 2017

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FMA opens consultation on guidance for KiwiSaver fees

The FMA’s guidance sets out the regulatory approach to the requirement that KiwiSaver fees not be unreasonable.

World Investor Week focus on beginners after steep rise in direct investment

The Financial Markets Authority is using World Investor Week 2020 to remind thousands of Kiwi investors to do their homework and understand the risks of investing in financial markets after a steep rise in direct investment.

Contributions help KiwiSaver continue to grow through COVID-19

KiwiSaver has continued to grow despite market volatility and economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19 , according to the Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) KiwiSaver Annual Report for the year ended March 2020.

FMA reports on monitoring of financial services firms and advisers

A report on the FMA's supervision activities over the past 18 months says large parts of the financial services sector are working hard to meet the FMA’s expectations, but called for further and more widespread improvements to governance and compliance.

FMA prevents CLSA Premium NZ Limited (formerly KVB Kunlun) from offering derivatives to retail investors

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has imposed conditions on the derivatives issuer licence of CLSA Premium New Zealand Limited (CLSAP NZ, formerly KVB Kunlun) that prevent the firm from making an offer to or receiving further funds from, retail investors in relation to derivatives.

FMA files criminal charges in relation to Forestlands

The Financial Markets Authority has filed criminal charges against an individual in relation to the Forestlands group of companies, for alleged disclosure and financial record keeping breaches.

Pegasus Markets and director found guilty of abusing FSPR

Pegasus Markets Ltd and its New Zealand-based director, Michael REps, have been found guilty of all criminal charges brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). Read the full media release here.

Scam targets China-NZ money transfers during COVID-19

FMA is warning people to be wary of scammers attempting to impersonate the FMA as part of a money transfer scam.

Bonds: The overlooked asset many New Zealanders don’t invest in

FMA releases investor guide to bonds as market volatility continues

FMA appoints new Director of Investment Management

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has strengthened its executive team, appointing Paul Gregory to the newly created role of Director of Investment Management.

FMA releases report into active and passive fund management

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published an independent report into the passive and active investment management styles used by KiwiSaver providers.

KiwiSaver statements starting to help members take action

A survey that the FMA has done shows that some KiwiSaver members who recalled seeing their projected lump sum planned to take some form of action. The most common planned action was increasing contributions.

MBIE announcement on FMA levies

MBIE have announced details of FMA levy amounts for 2021/22 and 2022/23.

FMA outlines short-term priorities in response to COVID-19

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has today released an information sheet outlining its priorities over the next three to six months as New Zealand continues to respond to COVID-19.

FMA publishes derivatives issuer Sector Risk Assessment

A report identifying key risks in the Derivatives Issuer (DI) sector and highlighted future focus areas to improve sector compliance. Firms issuing derivatives to retail customers in New Zealand must be licensed by the FMA. The sector has approximately 23,000 accounts operated by retail customers.

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Media releases – 2017