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FMA files 61 mortgage fraud charges against six individuals

FMA files 61 charges against six individuals over alleged mortgage fraud in Manukau District Court under multiple New Zealand laws.

FMA welcomes third reading of Bill, prepares for transfer of regulatory responsibility for consumer credit

FMA welcomes passage of the CCCFA Amendment Bill confirming 1 July 2026 transfer of consumer credit regulation to the FMA.

Climate disclosures improving, but sharper focus needed on physical risks and impacts

FMA’s 2026 Climate-related Disclosures Insights Report shows improving reporting but urges stronger focus on physical risks impacts and data quality.

FMA Chief Executive to conclude term in January 2027

FMA announces Chief Executive Samantha Barrass will conclude her term in January 2027 as the Board prepares to recruit a successor.

FMA releases updated guidance that provides more clarity on sustainability-related disclosures

FMA releases updated sustainability related disclosure guidance giving issuers clearer expectations for ESG claims fair dealing and investor transparency

FMA discontinues CBL IPO Proceeding against the Hutchison Estate

FMA discontinues the CBL IPO proceeding against the Hutchison Estate following settlements with CBL and director Peter Harris.

Regulatory returns show growing advice market, rapid rise in digital advice

FMA regulatory returns report shows advice market growth adviser numbers rise and digital advice clients surge across New Zealand

QEX director Jingjie Xue banned and ordered to pay a penalty

Former QEX Logistics director Jingjie Xue banned and fined after FMA action over serious financial reporting breaches under the FMCA.

FMA joins global initiative tackling unlawful influencers

FMA joins global regulators in a week of action to tackle unlawful finfluencers and misleading online financial promotions in New Zealand

FMA settles IPO Proceeding with CBL

FMA reaches full and final settlement with CBL over its 2015 IPO, advancing enforcement action after the insurer collapse and High Court.

FMA anticipates KiwiSaver providers will increase investment in private assets

FMA expects KiwiSaver providers to increase private asset investment as allocations remain under 5 percent with focus on valuation and governance.

FMA agrees to settle IPO Proceeding with CBL director Peter Harris

FMA settles IPO proceeding with CBL director Peter Harris, who admitted FMCA breaches. High Court to determine penalties.

FMA seeks liquidation of additional Chance Voight entities

FMA has applied to liquidate 25 additional Chance Voight entities and updated the status of the interim liquidators’ report.

FMA highlights importance of high quality financial reporting amid global uncertainty

FMA urges high quality financial reporting to protect investors amid global uncertainty and market volatility.

FMA warns of fraudulent trading platforms using fake news articles to entice investors

FMA warns investors about fake trading platforms using AI deepfake news articles and ads to scam New Zealand consumers

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