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  1. 9 December 2020

    Overseas research reports 2020

    Research reports produced by overseas firms may be distributed by New Zealand advice firms to their retail clients. This information sheet discusses how this will be regulated under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 from 15 March 2021.
  2. 4 December 2020

    Auditor Regulation Act Notice 2020

    This notice is the Auditor Regulation Act (Prescribed Minimum Standards and Conditions for Licensed Auditors and Registered Audit Firms) Notice 2020.
  3. 1 December 2020

    Who will need a licence to provide financial advice

    The changes to how we regulate financial advice in New Zealand mean only those operating under licensed financial advice providers can give advice to retail clients. This fact sheet was drafted by the FMA ahead of the new financial advice regime to assist in helping navigate the new regime as a potential licence holder.
  4. 30 November 2020

    Audit Quality Monitoring Report 2020

    Under the Auditor Regulation Act 2011 (AR Act), we must carry out a quality review of the systems, policies and procedures of registered audit firms and licensed auditors at least once every four years. Our reviews help improve audit quality and ensure audit opinions are reliable. This is our 2020 report.
  5. 18 November 2020

    Consultation guidance on advertising offers

    This consultation is for those involved in advertising and promoting offers of financial products, investor groups and consumer advocates. We are seeking feedback about the scope and content of the proposed guidance.
  6. 18 November 2020

    Consumer Insights on Scams and Fraud research report 2020

    The main objectives of the research report commissioned by the FMA were to Measure the level of confidence the New Zealand public have in the New Zealand financial markets; Measure perceptions and awareness of the FMA; Explore how investors and have responded to market volatility following the COVID-19 pandemic; Capture New Zealanders’ experience of investment scams.
  7. 12 November 2020

    Audit Quality Director's Guide 2020

    The Audit Quality Directors Guide 2020 handbook is aimed at directors of FMCreporting entities. It sets out how you, as a director, can contribute to the quality of your audit, as well as what you can expect from the FMA and your auditor.
  8. 12 November 2020

    Cases Investigated - OIA request

    OIA response, dated 12 November 2020, questions asked around the policies, documents, communications and number of cases / prosecutions the FMA has assessed between 1 July 2017 - 12 November 2020