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Media releases – 2022

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Audit quality improves but inconsistencies persist - FMA report

Audit quality has broadly improved again but auditors continue to apply standards inconsistently, the FMA’s annual Audit Quality Report 2019 has found.

FMA apologises for privacy breach

The FMA today apologised for a privacy breach that meant complaints documents sent to the regulator between 2015 and 2017 were potentially accessible via internet searches.

FMA successfully defends FSPR appeal by FXBTG Financial Limited

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has welcomed a High Court ruling upholding a direction by the FMA to de-register foreign exchange firm FXBTG Financial Limited.

PTT’s Steven Robertson jailed for six years, eight months

Steven Robertson has today been sentenced to six years, eight months’ imprisonment at the Auckland High Court as a result of an investigation by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

FMA publishes 2019 annual report

The annual report detail the results we have achieved against our stated intentions. These results then feedback into our next cycle of direction-setting, planning, implementation and review. The annual report is a great way to review our operational highlights for the financial year.

FMA issues AML/CFT warning to Circle Markets Limited

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a formal warning to a non-licensed derivatives issuer and forex provider, Circle Markets Limited, under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT).

KiwiSaver providers respond on member engagement but little movement on fees

The Financial Market Authority (FMA) has published its annual KiwiSaver report for the year to the end of March 2019, showing a welcome increase in default member engagement, but few signs of a reduction in fees.

FMA bolsters senior leadership team

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) announced two senior appointments to its executive team, reporting directly to Chief Executive Rob Everett.

FMA launches managed funds guide for World Investor Week

The FMA has published a new guide to managed funds following research suggesting more New Zealanders are considering alternative investments because of low interest rates.

FMA seeking feedback on responsible investment products

The Financial Markets Authority is seeking views on how green bonds and other responsible investment products should be described, labelled and promoted to investors.

FMA welcomes Government announcement on expanded remit

The FMA (Financial Markets Authority) welcomed the Government’s announcement that it would introduce legislation to create an oversight regime for regulating conduct in the banking and insurance sectors.

FMA and RBNZ disappointed with insurers’ response to conduct and culture review

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and Financial Markets Authority (FMA) released their findings on life insurers’ responses to the joint Conduct and Culture Review.

Ngā mea waiwai o te tūranga whakataka - IoD and FMA release te reo Māori directors’ guide

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and Institute of Directors (IoD) have released a te reo Māori translation of The Essentials of Being a Director, coinciding with Māori Language Week.

Opportunity for all Kiwis in Capital Markets 2029 report

NZX and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today welcomed the release of the Capital Markets 2029 report, saying the 10-year vision and growth agenda would create more opportunities for Kiwis to grow personal wealth, help New Zealand businesses to prosper, and help future-proof the country’s economy.

FMA cancels Barry Kloogh’s financial adviser authorisation

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has cancelled the authorisation of Dunedin-based Mr Barry Edward Kloogh to act as a financial adviser, as a result of concerns regarding compliance with his broker obligations under the Financial Advisers Act 2008.

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Media releases – 2022