Media releases – 2018

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1. 27 February 2019

   The ingredients for successful KiwiSaver communications

   The results of a second FMA, MBIE and industry trial demonstrates using communications based on behavioural insights encourages KiwiSaver members to make an active choice about their investment. The report, “Using behavioural insights to improve KiwiSaver outcomes” was published today.
2. 25 February 2019

   South and Provan jailed for 4 years and 6 months on Crimes Act charges

   Robert Ian South and Murray Byron Provan have both been sentenced to four years and six months in prison at Tauranga District Court on charges brought by the FMA. Read more.
3. 20 February 2019

   Smart Investor tool launched to help Kiwis get ahead financially

   Smart Investor enables Kiwis to search and compare New Zealand investments such as KiwiSaver, shares, bonds and other types of managed products for the first time.
4. 29 January 2019

   FMA and RBNZ report on life insurer conduct and culture

   The FMA and RBNZ have completed their joint review of 16 New Zealand life insurers. This review follows the regulators’ bank review published in November 2018.
5. 24 January 2019

   NZX & FMA initiate industry review: Capital Markets 2029

   NZX and FMA have initiated an industry-led review of New Zealand’s capital markets. Capital Markets 2029 is designed to deliver a ten-year vision and growth agenda for the sector.
6. 18 December 2018

   Two men convicted on Crimes Act charges

   Robert Ian South and Murray Byron Provan have been found guilty at Tauranga District Court on charges filed by the FMA. Read more.
7. 17 December 2018

   Explaining fees and products key for consumers

   We have released survey into consumers’ experience of providers’ conduct. The survey found that New Zealanders are relatively satisfied with their financial providers, with consumers feeling they are treated fairly (70%), and with respect (72%).
8. 5 December 2018

   Accredited Body Reports - NZICA and CPA Australia Published - December 2018

   We published the accredited body reports for the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and CPA Australia.
9. 30 November 2018

   FMA reports on Wynyard investigation

   FMA has published the findings of its investigation into Wynyard Group Limited’s (Wynyard) compliance with continuous disclosure and fair dealing obligations.
10. 28 November 2018

    Public warning –Brian (John) Ferguson

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a public warning about Brian Ferguson, a registered financial adviser from Palmerston North.
11. 26 November 2018

    FMA publishes 2018 Audit Quality Report & Directors’ Guide

    The FMA's Audit Quality Report 2018 expresses concern at the continued inconsistencies in audits provided by the same firm, while noting the overall quality of audits has improved in recent years.
12. 23 November 2018

    Peer-to-peer lending/crowdfunding 2018 data published

    The FMA today published its second statistical report on peer to peer lending and crowd funding in New Zealand. The industry is required to submit an annual information return each year.
13. 15 November 2018

    Incentives for bank staff too highly focused on sales - November 2018

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) published Bank Incentive Structures, its thematic review of how banks in New Zealand incentivise their staff. The report sits alongside the recently published joint FMA/Reserve Bank of New Zealand Conduct and Culture review of New Zealand’s banks.
14. 14 November 2018

    Supporting family and friends who have been scammed

    The FMA advises the best way to support a family member or friend who has been scammed.
15. 12 November 2018

    CBL Investigation update

    FMA continues to liaise with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and Serious Fraud Office, the voluntary administrator of CBL, the liquidator of CBL insurance as well as overseas regulators.