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1. Media release

   11 December 2024

   FMA cancels auditor’s licence to carry out FMC audits for multiple failures

   FMA has cancelled the New Zealand licence of Sydney based auditor, Mr Sam Danieli, to carry out FMC audits in New Zealand.
2. Media release

   4 December 2024

   FMA encouraged by first climate statements

   The FMA has today published its Climate-Related Disclosures insights report from the first set of entities that were required to file climate statements.
3. Media release

   2 December 2024

   Inaugural Consumer Confidence survey provides valuable insights for FMA and financial services sector

   The inaugural Consumer Confidence survey report 2024 from the FMA shows that three quarters of New Zealanders believe financial service providers treat customers fairly.
4. Media release

   2 December 2024

   CBLC update

   The FMA welcomes the High Court’s decision last week to dismiss the application to strike out the FMA’s claim against the executor of the estate of former CBLC director Alistair Hutchison.
5. Media release

   28 November 2024

   FMA publishes refreshed Audit Quality Monitoring Report

   The FMA’s Audit Quality Monitoring Report for 2023/24, released today, reviewed nine of the 12 registered audit firms in New Zealand and 19 audit files, 10 of which were of listed entities.
6. Media release

   31 October 2024

   FMA publishes Market Cleanliness research report into New Zealand Equity Market

   Research from the FMA has found that the number of potential incidents of market abuse on the New Zealand equity market has been trending down over the past 20 years.
7. Media release

   24 October 2024

   FMA publishes 2024 Annual Report

   The FMA today published its annual report for the year to 30 June 2024.
8. Media release

   23 October 2024

   FMA publishes first insights report into Discretionary Investment Management Services sector

   The FMA today published its first monitoring report of the Discretionary Investment Management Services (DIMS) sector.
9. Media release

   14 October 2024

   FMA publishes research on commercial real estate and the KiwiSaver industry

   Research from the FMA has found most KiwiSaver providers are well placed to manage their exposure to the commercial real estate market but more work can be done to mitigate and communicate the risks.
10. Media release

    8 October 2024

    FMA files proceedings against ASB for alleged fair dealing breaches

    The FMA has filed civil proceedings against ASB Bank Limited for allegedly making false or misleading representations in relation to insurance products and banking services.
11. Media release

    7 October 2024

    AA Insurance to pay $6.175 million penalty for misleading customers

    AA Insurance New Zealand Limited (AAI) has been ordered to pay a penalty of $6.175 million for failing to apply multi-policy and membership discounts, as well as guaranteed no claims bonuses.
12. Media release

    3 October 2024

    FMA appoints Kari Jones as Executive Director Transformation and Operational Delivery

    FMA confirmed the appointment of Kari Jones to join the FMA’s executive leadership team as Executive Director for Transformation and Operational Delivery.
13. Media release

    2 October 2024

    FMA files civil proceedings against QEX Logistics Limited and its director, Jingjie Xue

    FMA has filed civil proceedings against QEX Logistics Ltd (QEX) and its sole director, Jingjie Xue, for failing to comply with financial reporting requirements under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act).
14. Media release

    24 September 2024

    KiwiSaver passes milestone of $100 billion of funds under management

    The FMA’s latest KiwiSaver Annual Report for the year to 31 March 2024 shows that KiwiSaver investments are working well for New Zealanders, passing the significant milestone of its first $100 billion of funds under management.
15. Media release

    17 September 2024

    FMA files criminal proceedings against individual for alleged insider trading

    The FMA has filed criminal proceedings against an individual for alleged insider trading relating to the buying and selling of shares in Heartland Group Holdings Limited (HGH).