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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 13 December 2019

    MIS custody arrangements thematic review 2019

    For any managed investment scheme it’s important that scheme property – money and investments – is kept safe. The function of looking after scheme property is called custody. Under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act), custody for retail managed investment schemes is the responsibility of the independent licensed supervisor. This separates custody functions from management of the scheme, and provides an additional layer of protection for investors.

  4. 12 December 2019

    CPA accredited body report 2019

    This report contains the findings of our monitoring assessment of CPA Australia for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

  6. 1 December 2019

    NZICA accredited body report 2019

    This report contains the findings of our monitoring assessment of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

  7. 30 November 2019

    Audit Quality Monitoring Report 2019

    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. We are required to prepare a report each year on the reviews we completed in the preceding financial year. Our reviews help improve audit quality and ensure audit opinions are reliable. The reviews also help us to achieve our strategic goal of ensuring investors are able to make active choices based on clear, concise and effective information.

  10. 22 November 2019

    AML/CFT Supervisory framework

    FATF has issued a comprehensive plan of action needed to fight against anti-money laundering/countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). The objective of the framework is to protect the integrity of the financial sector.

  11. 18 November 2019

    Audit investor guide 2019

    Companies listed on the share market must have their financial statements independently audited, and present a report from the auditor to investors in their annual report. This guide informs investors of the obligations imposed by the FMA on auditing of their financials.

  12. 18 November 2019

    Audit quality Director's guide 2019

    The Audit Quality Directors Guide 2019 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.

  15. 13 November 2019

    Ease of doing business survey report 2019

    The FMA commissioned Buzz Channel to conduct research among key stakeholders to understand the effectiveness of interactions FMA has with stakeholders and satisfaction with the service it provides.