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1. 20 November 2014

   The FMA reports on its 12 month performance

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published its 2014 annual report for the year ended 30 June 2014. During this period the FMA began implementing the largest statutory change in financial services in 30 years. Engaging with the industry to implement the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013(FMC Act) was one of six major achievements outlined in the report, as the FMA continued to deliver its ongoing regulatory responsibilities.
2. 14 November 2014

   Three new members for Financial Advisers Code Committee

   Media release relating to new members for the Financial Adivers Code Committee
3. 11 November 2014

   Directors of SPI companies agree to enforceable undertakings

   Murray Rex Alcock and Allister Ronald Knight (the Directors), of the various entities comprising the SPI group of companies (including SPI Property Fund Limited), have provided enforceable undertakings to the FMA. Read more.
4. 10 November 2014

   FMA releases updated corporate governance handbook for feedback

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published a revised version of its handbook on corporate governance for consultation.
5. 4 November 2014

   New regulations approved to deliver a new era in financial markets

   FMA has published a revised version of its handbook on corporate governance for consultation.
6. 30 October 2014

   FMA focus on improving conduct and increasing trust in financial markets

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Chief Executive Rob Everett has set out the evolving approach for the FMA as the regulator’s mandate expands under the Financial Markets Conduct Act, taking effect from 1 December.
7. 23 October 2014

   FMA warns consumers about cold-calling investment offers and ‘big win’ scams

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is warning New Zealand consumers and investors to be wary of cold-calls asking them to buy shares or put their money into offshore firms.
8. 14 October 2014

   New Zealanders underestimate investment risk and prefer lower risk investment options

   Research conducted for the Financial Markets Authority shows Kiwis are switched-on about straightforward, low-risk investment options. But when responding to questions about investments with more risk, people are far less confident.
9. 3 October 2014

   FMA files civil proceedings against Archer Capital and Healthcare Industry

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed and served civil proceedings against Archer Capital (Pty) Limited (Archer) and Healthcare Industry Limited (HIL). Read more.
10. 1 October 2014

    Competition between providers for customers’ KiwiSaver funds increases rapidly

    FMA is calling on KiwiSaver providers to put the interests of customers first, as the amount of money transferred by customers changing their KiwiSaver scheme, has almost doubled in a year.
11. 30 September 2014

    FMA issues warning about General Equity

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a warning about General Equity (previously named General Equity Building Society), a New Zealand registered building society.
12. 25 September 2014

    FMA releases 2014 Investigations and Enforcement Report

    FMA released its Investigations and Enforcement Report for the year ending 30 June 2014.
13. 11 September 2014

    Directors fined for not filing financial statements

    Directors Hayden George Jones and Thomas Alexander George Jones have been fined $35,000 each for breaches of the Financial Reporting Act 1993. Read more.
14. 8 September 2014

    FMA talking investment risk for Money Week

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has announced its plans for this year's Money Week from October 13-19 2014. The FMA will be hosting a panel discussion to promote greater understanding of investment risk.
15. 20 August 2014

    FMA files civil proceedings against trustee

    The FMA has filed civil proceedings against Prince and Partners Trustee Company Limited, using the powers of section 34 of the Financial Markets Authority Act. Prince was the trustee for finance company Viaduct Capital Limited. Read more.