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14 March 2012

FMA to issue revised draft guidance note on effective disclosure in offer documents

The Financial Markets Authority is topublish a revised draft of its guidance note by 2 April 2012 and invites further submissions from the market.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-to-issue-revised-draft-guidance-note-on-effective-disclosure-in-offer-documents/
29 February 2012

FMA warns of illegal offer by Makko Securities to advise on Facebook IPO

The Financial Markets Authority is warning the public of an illegal offer by Makko Securities and its Senior Account Manager, Roy Lochen, to provide broking services in relation to the proposed Initial Public Offering of Facebook and other securities.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-warns-of-illegal-offer-by-makko-securities-to-advise-on-facebook-ipo/
26 January 2012

FMA to issue guidance on effective disclosure in offer documents

The Financial Markets Authority has published draft guidance for securities issuers, directors and their advisers on how to prepare and present effective prospectuses and investment statements.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-to-issue-guidance-on-effective-disclosure-in-offer-documents/
19 January 2012

FMA and SFO sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will enhance their already close working relationship and drive greater efficiencies between the two agencies.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-and-sfo-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/
21 December 2011

FMA advises investors who receive unsolicited offers for their shares or other securities to seek advice

FMA asked VonWin Capital Management L.P. and Stock & Share Trading Company Pty Ltd for an enforceable undertaking and to include a statement provided by FMA at the beginning of any unsolicited offer they send to investors to ensure they make an informed decision. Read more.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-advises-investors-who-receive-unsolicited-offers-for-their-shares-or-other-securities-to-seek-advice/
15 December 2011

FMA to file civil proceedings against directors and promoters of the Hanover group

The Financial Markets Authority announced that it proposes to file civil proceedings against directors and promoters of Hanover Finance Ltd, Hanover Capital Ltd, and United Finance Ltd in 2012. Read more.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-to-file-civil-proceedings-against-directors-and-promoters-of-the-hanover-group/
13 December 2011

FMA announces full repayment of funds for Kiwi Finance investors

The Financial Markets Authority announced that debenture investors in Kiwi Finance Ltd will receive full reimbursement and are to be repaid approximately $1.2 million. Read more.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-announces-full-repayment-of-funds-for-kiwi-finance-investors/
7 December 2011

FMA completes strategic leadership team with two further appointments

The Financial Markets Authority has completed the recruitment of its strategic leadership team with two further appointments reporting to Chief Executive Sean Hughes.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-completes-strategic-leadership-team-with-two-further-appointments/
7 December 2011

FMA to support South Canterbury Finance prosecution

The Financial Markets Authority has completed its criminal investigation of South Canterbury Finance (SCF) and will support the Serious Fraud Office's case against five individuals involved with SCF's affairs. Read more.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-to-support-south-canterbury-finance-prosecution/
17 November 2011

FMA releases results of stakeholder research findings

The Financial Markets Authority has published on its website a report written by management consultants Oliver Wyman detailing the findings of local stakeholder research. The research was conducted at the point FMA was established earlier in 2011.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-releases-results-of-stakeholder-research-findings/
16 November 2011

FMA consults on auditor licensing and audit firm registration

The Financial Markets Authority has published on its website a report written by management consultants Oliver Wyman detailing the findings of local stakeholder research. The research was conducted at the point FMA was established earlier in 2011.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-consults-on-auditor-licensing-and-audit-firm-registration/
11 November 2011

FMA to consult on the use of alternative performance measures

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) will issue draft guidance for public consultation in 2012 on the use of alternative performance measures (APMs) by financial markets issuers.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-to-consult-on-the-use-of-alternative-performance-measures/
28 October 2011

FMA warns potential property investors with no income to seek legal and financial advice

The Financial Markets Authority is warning potential property investors with no income, who are currently being targeted by advertising to attend property seminars, to seek legal and financial advice.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-warns-potential-property-investors-with-no-income-to-seek-legal-and-financial-advice/
12 October 2011

FMA welcomes Financial Markets Conduct Bill

The Financial Markets Authority has welcomed the introduction into Parliament of the Financial Markets Conduct Bill.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-welcomes-financial-markets-conduct-bill/
30 September 2011

Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Act comes into force

From 1 October, 2011 securities trustees and statutory supervisors will be regulated under new rules overseen by the Financial Markets Authority.

https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/securities-trustees-and-statutory-supervisors-act-comes-into-force/