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29 September 2022

FMA inaugural review of ‘stepping-stone’ market Catalist released

FMA released annual review of how well Catalist is meeting its licensed market operator obligations.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-review-of-catalist-released/
28 September 2022

MBIE releases consultations on regulations and fees for Conduct of Financial Institutions regime

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released two consultations on incentives regulations and proposed licensing fees to support the Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) regime.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/mbie-releases-consultations-on-regulations-and-fees-for-conduct-of-financial-institutions-regime/
23 September 2022

RBNZ and FMA seeking feedback on draft FMI Standards

RBNZ and FMA are inviting feedback on the exposure drafts of standards for financial market infrastructures (FMIs).

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/rbnz-and-fma-seeking-feedback-on-draft-fmi-standards/
15 September 2022

FMA confirms new enterprise leadership team structure

FMA announces changes to its executive leadership team.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/new-enterprise-leadership-team-structure/
13 September 2022

KiwiSaver members showing mettle against market volatility, have more interest in annual statements

Latest KiwiSaver statements report shows 80% of members engaging with their annual statements.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/kiwisaver-members-have-more-interest-in-annual-statements/
31 August 2022

FMA makes permanent stop order to Wisdom House Investment Partners Limited and Yuen Pok Loo

FMA has made a permanent stop order that applies to Wisdom House Investment Partners Limited and Yuen Pok (Paul) Loo after they engaged in misleading and dishonest conduct.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/permanent-stop-order-wisdom-house/
30 August 2022

FMA directs Kalkine to stop making outgoing sales calls to New Zealanders after misleading marketing conduct

FMA has directed Kalkine New Zealand Limited to stop making outgoing sales calls to people in New Zealand.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/direction-kalkine/
23 August 2022

FMA sets its sights on a fairer financial system through its 2022/23 work programme

FMA released its Annual Corporate Plan 2022/23 (ACP), signalling a period of change for both the financial services industry and the regulator itself.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/annual-corporate-plan-2022-2023/
16 August 2022

FMA makes interim stop order and warns public about Wisdom House Investment Partners Limited and Yuen Pok Loo

MEDIA RELEASE issued by the FMA announcing an interim stop order that applies to Wisdom House Investment Partners Limited and Yuen Pok.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-makes-interim-stop-order-and-warns-public-about-wisdom-house-investment-partners-limited-and-yuen-pok-loo/
10 August 2022

Cigna admits making false and misleading representations over its communication of inflation adjustments to insurance cover

Cigna Life Insurance New Zealand Limited has admitted to making false and/or misleading representations to customers in proceedings.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/cigna-admits-making-false-and-misleading-representations-over-its-communication-of-inflation-adjustments-to-insurance-cover/
4 August 2022

FMA survey sheds light on New Zealanders’ experiences with financial sector and concepts of fair treatment

Research from the FMA reveals insights into the mindset and motivations of consumers as they manage their money and deal with financial services firms.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-survey-sheds-light-on-new-zealanders-experiences-with-financial-sector-and-concepts-of-fair-treatment/
2 August 2022

FMA issues infringement notice to Alliant Perpetual for late financial statements

FMA issued an infringement notice to Alliant Perpetual (Alliant) for failing to file financial statements by their due date.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-issues-infringement-notice-to-alliant-perpetual-for-late-financial-statements/
27 July 2022

FMA review of ethical investing claims in managed funds

A review of 14 KiwiSaver and other managed funds to establish how well they are applying the FMA’s integrated financial product (IFP) guidance.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-review-of-ethical-investing-claims-in-managed-funds/
20 July 2022

FMA opens consultation on standard conditions for financial institution licences

Consultation paper on proposed standard conditions for licences granted under the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-opens-consultation-on-standard-conditions-for-financial-institution-licences/
19 July 2022

FMA censures derivatives issuer Western Union Business Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd for licence breaches

FMA has censured Western Union Business Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd for materially contravening key Standard Conditions of its licence.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-censures-derivatives-issuer-western-union-business-solutions-australia-pty-ltd-for-licence-breaches/