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Media releases – 2020

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Settlement reached for Lombard (In Receivership) claims

PwC, the Receivers of Lombard Finance & Investments Limited, have announced they have reached a settlement agreement with the Lombard Directors and a third party. Read more.

Charges laid against contributory mortgage brokers

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has charged two contributory mortgage brokers (Prudential Mortgage Limited and First Mortgage Investments Limited) with failing to deliver annual reports. Read more.

FMA guidance helps consumers access financial advice

The Financial Markets Authority has released guidance documents to help financial advisers give high-quality personalised advice.

FMA releases audit quality report

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) says its first audit quality review shows there is work to be done to meet the required standards.

FMA releases stakeholder feedback report

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released the findings of the 2013 FMA stakeholder feedback report.

FMA announces new Chief Executive

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has appointed Rob Everett as its new Chief Executive, effective 3 February 2014.

David Ross sentenced for New Zealand’s largest ever Ponzi

David Robert Gilmour Ross (63) has been sentenced in the Wellington District Court to 10 years and 10 months of imprisonment following a joint agency investigation by the SFO and the FMA. Read more.

Charges laid against directors of OPI Pacific Finance

FMA has laid charges against four directors of OPI Pacific Finance Limited (in receivership and in liquidation). Read more.

Disclosure documents need to improve

A report by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) into prospectuses and investment statements (disclosure documents) highlights the need for issuers to lift their game.

KiwiSaver assets jump 30 percent to top $16.5b

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) says assets invested in KiwiSaver have passed $16.5 billion, up nearly $4 billion, or 30 percent, on last year.

FMA cancels prospectus

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has cancelled the combined offer document of FMP Medical Services Limited (FMP) because it believes it is false or misleading. FMA is also of the view that the offer document is likely to deceive, mislead or confuse. Read more.

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