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Media releases – 2017

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FADC Findings published

The Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee (FADC) has published its findings in a case referred to the Committee by the FMA. Read more.

Professional Conduct Committee of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand findings

The Professional Conduct Committee of the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ) has published its findings in relation to Richard Owen Dey and Michael Derek Wood. Read the findings here.

FMA confirms new appointments to executive committee

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today confirmed two new appointments to its Executive Committee. Read more.

Trio sentenced for theft, false statement by a promoter in Viaduct Capital & Mutual Finance case

One man has been jailed and two men sentenced to home detention at the Auckland High Court for their part in using finance companies to try to save commercial businesses during the global financial crisis. Read more.

FMA publishes guide to shares for investors

The FMA has published a guide for investors on the nuts and bolts of choosing, buying, owning and selling shares. Read more.

Expiry dates on all Financial Markets Conduct Act licences to be removed

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is to remove the expiry dates for all licences issued under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 in a process expected to be complete by the middle of 2019. Read more here.

Appeal court judgment in ANZ Bank New Zealand v Financial Markets Authority

The court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by the FMA in the matter of ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ) v Financial Markets Authority (FMA). Read more here.

ASX 24 derivatives market review

The FMA published the findings of its obligations review of the ASX 24 derivatives market. See more in our media release.

The ingredients for successful KiwiSaver communications

The results of a second FMA, MBIE and industry trial demonstrates using communications based on behavioural insights encourages KiwiSaver members to make an active choice about their investment. The report, “Using behavioural insights to improve KiwiSaver outcomes” was published today.

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Media releases – 2017

FADC Findings published

Professional Conduct Committee of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand findings

FMA confirms new appointments to executive committee

Trio sentenced for theft, false statement by a promoter in Viaduct Capital & Mutual Finance case

FMA publishes guide to shares for investors

Expiry dates on all Financial Markets Conduct Act licences to be removed

Appeal court judgment in ANZ Bank New Zealand v Financial Markets Authority

ASX 24 derivatives market review

The ingredients for successful KiwiSaver communications

South and Provan jailed for 4 years and 6 months on Crimes Act charges

Smart Investor tool launched to help Kiwis get ahead financially

FMA and RBNZ report on life insurer conduct and culture

NZX & FMA initiate industry review: Capital Markets 2029

Two men convicted on Crimes Act charges

Explaining fees and products key for consumers