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7 February 2013

FMA concludes investigation into Strategic Finance

The investigation into Strategic Finance Limited concluded, with FMA forming the view that six of the company's directors are likely to have breached the Securities Act. Read more.
5 February 2013

Two more directors plead guilty in Capital + Merchant Finance case

Robert Gordon Sutherland and Colin Gregory Ryan, who reside in Australia, pleaded guilty to two charges of making an untrue statement in a registered prospectus and one charge of distributing advertisements which included an untrue statement. Read more.
30 January 2013

Guilty plea in Capital + Merchant Finance case

Capital + Merchant Finance director, Owen Francis Tallentire, has pleaded guilty to three charges laid by the Financial Markets Authority under the Securities Act 1978. Read more.
18 December 2012

FMA welcomes Commerce Commission settlement in Credit SaILS investigation

FMA has today welcomed the Commerce Commission's settlement with five companies in relation to the Commission's Credit SaILS investigation, which creates a settlement fund of $60 million to be distributed to investors who lost money when Credit SaILS failed in 2008.
18 December 2012

FMA welcomes Commerce Commission settlement in Credit SaILS investigation

FMA has today welcomed the Commerce Commission's settlement with five companies in relation to the Commission's Credit SaILS investigation, which creates a settlement fund of $60 million to be distributed to investors who lost money when Credit SaILS failed in 2008.
30 November 2012

Further charges laid in Belgrave Finance investigation

Hugh Edward Staples Hamilton (61) has appeared at the Auckland District Court today charged with fraud following the 2008 collapse of Belgrave Finance Limited. Read more.
15 November 2012

Release of PwC report into Ross Asset Management

The Receivers and Managers' focus over the first five days of their appointment has been to identify and secure investment assets. After searching the custody accounts identified by Mr Ross and through wider searches in international investment markets, they have so far located investments of only $10.2 million. Read more.
6 November 2012

Receivers and Managers appointed to Ross Asset Management

John Fisk and David Bridgman of PwC appointed as receivers and managers, along with experienced brokers from First NZ Capital, to manage the business of David Ross and Ross Asset Management. Read more.
23 October 2012

Time for KiwiSaver members to maximise their retirement savings potential

The Financial Markets Authority says it's time for KiwiSaver members to make sure their investment options best suit their future retirement needs.
18 October 2012

FMA grants auditor licensing accreditation to CPA Australia

The Financial Markets Authority has accredited accounting body CPA Australia to license auditors who carry out issuer audits in New Zealand.
15 October 2012

FMA issues guidance on KiwiSaver sales and distribution

The Financial Markets Authority has published its final guidance note for people involved with the sale and distribution of KiwiSaver schemes.
28 September 2012

FMA completes licensing of Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has concluded the licensing process for Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors with decisions on three further applicants.
19 September 2012

FMA announces licensing of Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has announced the granting of nine licences to Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors. The successful licensees are:
10 September 2012

FMA welcomes High Court ruling on Perpetual

High Court's judgment ruled that FMA can retain documents relating to its inquiries into Perpetual Trust Limited. Perpetual had previously brought a challenge against FMA's information-gathering notices, alleging they were unlawful. Read more.
7 September 2012

New designated settlement system

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) have announced that the NZ Clear Settlement System has been declared a designated settlement system under Part 5C of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act.