Media releases – 2012

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1. 13 December 2011

   FMA announces full repayment of funds for Kiwi Finance investors

   The Financial Markets Authority announced that debenture investors in Kiwi Finance Ltd will receive full reimbursement and are to be repaid approximately $1.2 million. Read more.
2. 7 December 2011

   FMA completes strategic leadership team with two further appointments

   The Financial Markets Authority has completed the recruitment of its strategic leadership team with two further appointments reporting to Chief Executive Sean Hughes.
3. 7 December 2011

   FMA to support South Canterbury Finance prosecution

   The Financial Markets Authority has completed its criminal investigation of South Canterbury Finance (SCF) and will support the Serious Fraud Office's case against five individuals involved with SCF's affairs. Read more.
4. 17 November 2011

   FMA releases results of stakeholder research findings

   FMA has published on its website a report written by management consultants Oliver Wyman detailing the findings of local stakeholder research. The research was conducted at the point FMA was established earlier in 2011.
5. 16 November 2011

   FMA consults on auditor licensing and audit firm registration

   The Financial Markets Authority has published on its website a report written by management consultants Oliver Wyman detailing the findings of local stakeholder research. The research was conducted at the point FMA was established earlier in 2011.
6. 11 November 2011

   FMA to consult on the use of alternative performance measures

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) will issue draft guidance for public consultation in 2012 on the use of alternative performance measures (APMs) by financial markets issuers.
7. 28 October 2011

   FMA warns potential property investors with no income to seek legal and financial advice

   The Financial Markets Authority is warning potential property investors with no income, who are currently being targeted by advertising to attend property seminars, to seek legal and financial advice.
8. 12 October 2011

   FMA welcomes Financial Markets Conduct Bill

   The Financial Markets Authority has welcomed the introduction into Parliament of the Financial Markets Conduct Bill.
9. 30 September 2011

   Canterbury advisers rise to the challenge

   76 Canterbury financial advisers have met an extended regulatory deadline to become Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs).
10. 30 September 2011

    Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Act comes into force

    From 1 October, 2011 securities trustees and statutory supervisors will be regulated under new rules overseen by the Financial Markets Authority.
11. 14 September 2011

    FMA lays charges against Belgrave directors

    FMA announced that it has laid 69 criminal charges against three people associated with failed finance company Belgrave Finance Ltd. Read more.
12. 14 September 2011

    FMA update on finance company investigations

    The Financial Markets Authority announced that investigations into 16 collapsed finance companies involving an estimated $3.45 billion of losses to investors were continuing, with decisions on the most advanced cases likely before the end of 2011. Read more.
13. 13 September 2011

    New Council to support close regulatory cooperation

    A new Council of Financial Regulators has been established to foster cooperation between financial and prudential regulators in New Zealand.
14. 12 September 2011

    FMA announces its Enforcement Policy

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published its Enforcement Policy to assist financial markets participants to have a clearer understanding of FMA's role, functions and priorities.
15. 1 September 2011

    Identity verification - Code of Practice

    Customers of financial institutions and casinos can expect more stringent identity checks in the lead up to 30 June 2013 when anti-money laundering legislation comes fully into force. Businesses now have access to guidance on the standard those identity checks should meet.