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1. 24 June 2020

   Investor Confidence Report 2020

   This annual report is intended to measure the level of confidence the New Zealand public have in the New Zealand financial markets along with perceptions and awareness of the FMA. The research is conducted by an exernal provider. This is the Investor confidence survey results published in 2020.

2. 18 December 2019

   Conduct and Culture implementation and planning from banks - OIA request

   OIA response, dated 18 December 2019, discussing bank plans and progress on implementation of the Conduct and Culture report changes and what types of action the FMA will take if it is unsatisfied with the outcome or urgency of the banks’ behaviour in establishing or implementing said plans

3. 11 June 2018

   Key findings from the recent re-licensing of supervisors

   During 2016 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) undertook a review of the New Zealand financial sector. The Financial Stability Assessment Programme report recommended that the FMA ”continue to engage with Supervisors to ensure that they take a consistent approach to their supervision of Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) managers”

4. 2 August 2022

   Consumer Experience with the Financial Sector Survey 2022

   The Consumer Experience with the Financial Sector survey is our inaugural, nationally representative survey of New Zealand consumers. The FMA commissioned the survey to gain a comprehensive understanding of consumer experiences with the financial sector. The research reveals insights into the mindset and motivations of consumers as they manage their money and deal with financial services firms. This research is part of a commitment by the FMA to build a better understanding of consumers to help shape our regulation of the financial sector and deliver on our objectives. The data also provides valuable insights for the financial services industry, other Government agencies and consumer bodies.

5. 20 October 2022

   Wolfbrook Capital Limited - Formal Warning

   The FMA issued a formal warning to Wolfbrook Capital Limited following concerns that they may have failed to give disclosures to investors as required by Part 3 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 because it relied on the wholesale investor exclusion in circumstances where they were not entitled to.

6. 20 October 2022

   Williams Corporation Capital Partnership GP Limited - Formal Warning

   The FMA issued a formal warning to Williams Corporation Capital Partnership GP Limited following concerns that it may have failed to give disclosures to investors as required by Part 3 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 because it relied on the wholesale investor exclusion in circumstances where they were not entitled to.

7. 9 December 2015

   CPA Australia accredited body report 2015

   The Auditor Regulation Act 2011 (the Act) requires the FMA to monitor the audit regulatory systems of accredited bodies to ensure that these systems and processes are adequate and effective. This report contains the outcome of our monitoring assessment of CPA Australia for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

8. 29 June 2015

   NZX Obligations Review 2015

   The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) requires the FMA to carry out a review, at least annually, of how well a licensed market operator is meeting the market operator obligations contained in section 314 of the FMC Act, and to publish a written report. This report was published in 2015.

9. 9 May 2017

   IMF 2016 review of NZ

   The FSAP is a comprehensive assessment of the country’s financial sector and was coordinated by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) on behalf of the members of New Zealand’s Council of Financial Regulators, which includes the FMA, the Treasury and MBIE. New Zealand’s prudential and securities regulation was tested against international principles and practices.

10. 19 January 2021

    ASX24 Obligations Review 2020

    Australian Securities Exchange Limited (ASX 24) is licensed to operate the ASX 24 derivatives market (derivatives market) in New Zealand. The FMA is required to report at least once every two years1 on how well ASX 24 is meeting its licensed market operator obligations. This review covers the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020. T

11. 7 April 2020

    COVID 19 KiwiSaver significant financial hardship applications alternative verification

    A person applying for a significant hardship withdrawal can complete a statutory declaration via an audiovisual link with an authorised witness (such as a lawyer). However, given the COVID-19 Alert Level 3 and 4 restrictions, the FMA considers supervisors can, at their discretion, accept applications that take alternative steps to verify an applicant’s identity and financial circumstances.

12. 13 December 2019

    Green bonds same class exclusion info sheet 2019

    This information sheet explains the circumstances in which an issuer can make an offer of green bonds under the same class exclusion. It also explains when the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) might consider granting an individual exemption to facilitate offers of green bonds with the same credit characteristics as quoted ‘vanilla’ bonds from the same issuer.

13. 1 November 2014

    Quality Financial Reporting - How To Improve Financial Statements

    In September 2014, the FMA hosted a half-day discussion forum in Auckland titled ‘Beyond International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): Quality Financial Reporting’. This forum aimed to facilitate a clearer understanding of disclosure challenges within the New Zealand environment, and identify ways to improve financial statements so they are a clear and effective reporting and communication tool.

14. 1 June 2012

    KiwiSaver sale and distribution guidance

    This guidance note provides guidance on the FMAs expectations for the sale of KiwiSaver schemes within the requirements and spirit of the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (the Act). This guidance focuses on factors FMA will take into account when considering whether advice is given, and if so, whether the advice is categorised as a class or personalised service.

15. 27 February 2015

    Issuers registers of regulated products and the FMAs discretion under section 224

    This information sheet outlines the requirements relating to issuers’ registers of regulated products under Subpart 4 of Part 4 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act). It also sets out how the FMA will exercise its discretion to authorise an issuer to decline a request for a copy of a register under section 224 of the FMC Act.