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Media releases – 2022

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Yuen Pok (Paul) Loo sentenced for forgery and financial markets legislation offences

Yuen Pok (Paul) Loo has been sentenced in the Manukau District Court following a prosecution brought by the FMA.

Matthew Hill admits breaching Financial Markets legislation

The FMA confirmed Matthew Geoffrey Hill, the former CEO of NZX-listed New Talisman Gold Mines Limited, has admitted making false and misleading representations in breach of FMCA.

CBL Corporation and four independent directors ordered to pay penalties for conduct including reckless and careless breaches of the Financial Markets Conduct Act

CBL Corporation and four ex-directors fined $8.88M for misleading conduct and disclosure breaches, marking FMA’s first major case under the FMC Act.

Changes to FMA executive leadership team

The FMA said today that Paul Gregory, Executive Director, Response and Enforcement has resigned and accepted a role with ANZ Investment Management.

FMA warns of increase in fake product disclosure statement scams targeting New Zealanders

The FMA is urging New Zealanders to remain vigilant and protect themselves from investment scams this holiday season.

Former financial adviser pleads guilty to further dishonesty offences

Natalie Ann Carter, a former Hawke’s Bay-based mortgage broker, has pleaded guilty to a further three criminal charges brought against her by the FMA.

FMA censures Go Financial Solutions for breaching its licence obligations

FMA has has censured Go Financial Solutions Limited for failing to comply with several obligations under its financial advice provider (FAP) licence.

FMA makes permanent stop order against David McEwen and entities associated with him

The FMA has made a permanent stop order against David Elgar McEwen and entities associated with him (McEwen and Associates).

FMA publishes 2023 annual report

The FMA today published the FMA annual report for the year to 30 June 2023.

Agreement signed by New Zealand regulator and global standards body to uphold and promote financial market integrity

The FMA has signed a Consultation Agreement with The Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB).

FMA cancels Foundation Advice Limited’s financial advice provider licence

FMA has cancelled Foundation Advice Limited (FAL)’s Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licence. FAL was an Auckland-based FAP offering advice on life and health insurance as well as KiwiSaver.

Medical Assurance Society to pay $2.1 million penalty for making false and misleading representations to customers

Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited (MAS) has been ordered to pay a pecuniary penalty of $2.1 million for making false and/or misleading representations to some customers, following proceedings brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

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