Media releases

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1. 18 March 2022

   FMA comments on conflict of interest processes

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko today welcomed an independent review into the advice provided to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in relation to the appointment of default KiwiSaver providers in 2021. This media release serves as comment about our conflict of interest processes
2. 9 March 2022

   FMA directs Simplicity to remove misleading advertising and improve compliance processes

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has directed Simplicity NZ Limited to remove advertising materials that breached fair dealing provisions¹, and ensure future advertising is compliant.
3. 1 March 2022

   FMA censures CTRL Investments for derivatives issuer licence breaches

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has censured CTRL Investments Limited for contravening the conditions of its derivatives issuer (DI) licence.
4. 9 February 2022

   FMA files court proceedings alleging insider trading relating to the sale of Pushpay shares

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has filed proceedings against two individuals for alleged insider trading in relation to the sale of shares in Pushpay Holdings Limited (NZX:PPH).
5. 27 January 2022

   FMA publishes 2021 annual report

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko - has today published its annual report for the year to June 2021.
6. 26 January 2022

   First ‘investment passport’ under the ARFP granted to NZ fund manager

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has approved Smartshares Limited as a passport fund under the Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP).
7. 20 January 2022

   Reserve Bank and FMA finalise FMI regulatory framework

   The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko have released their finalised framework for assessing the systemic importance of Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) following consultation with industry and stakeholders.
8. 22 December 2021

   Medical Kiwi admits to making false and misleading statements

   Medicinal cannabis company, Medical Kiwi Limited has admitted to breaching the fair dealing provisions of the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMCA). Read more in the media release from the FMA.
9. 17 December 2021

   FMA warns Squirrel P2P Trustee Limited for historic custodian breaches

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has formally warned Squirrel P2P Trustee Limited for failing to carry out certain obligations as a custodian. The entity provides a custodial service for the peer-to-peer lending service of Squirrel Money Limited.
10. 13 December 2021

    FMA cancels financial advice provider’s transitional licence

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has cancelled the transitional financial advice provider (FAP) licence of Wisdom House Investment Partners Limited, after its sole financial adviser engaged in serious misconduct at his previous employer.
11. 9 December 2021

    AxiCorp licence suspension lifted

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has lifted the suspension on the derivatives issuer licence of AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Limited (trading as AxiTrader), effective as of 2 December 2021.
12. 9 December 2021

    FMA files civil proceedings against Kiwibank for false or misleading representations over fee waivers

    The FMA has filed High Court civil proceedings against Kiwibank under the fair dealing provisions of the FMC Act.
13. 7 December 2021

    AML/CFT risk ratings confirmed for sectors under FMA supervision

    A new report by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko - has found that derivatives issuers (DI’s) and cryptocurrency service providers are in the high risk category for meeting anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations.
14. 3 December 2021

    FMA releases CPA Australia and NZICA accredited body reports

    FMA has published its annual accredited body reports for CPA Australia and the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA), 2021.
15. 25 November 2021

    Change to FMA Executive Committee

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – said today that its Director of Capital Markets, Sarah Vrede, had resigned. The FMA’s Director Investment Management Paul Gregory has been appointed Acting Director of Capital Markets, effective from 29 November 2021.