Page last updated: 09 September 2024

Media releases – 2019

For media enquiries, please contact [email protected]

Please note the Media Relations team deals with media queries only. For all other queries, please refer to our Contact page for the appropriate contact details.

For announcements, statements and media releases - Subscribe to our email alerts and updates.

Keywords

Date Published

Sort by:

Search Results

Found 764 results. Displaying page 38 of 51

23 April 2015

New findings provide first market snapshot of New Zealand’s financial advisers

FMA has today published results from its first questionnaire of AFAs in New Zealand. The report provides insights into the shape and practices of this sector of the financial advice industry.
23 April 2015

New guide to bank capital notes aims to boost consumer understanding

FMA encourages consumers who are considering investing in bank capital notes to read its new guide on this type of investment product.
16 April 2015

The FMA completes Memorandum of Understanding with all NZ’s Dispute Resolution Schemes

FMA has recently signed MOUs with the ISO and the BOS. This follows the completion of MOUs with the FDRS and FSCL last year. The FMA and the dispute resolution schemes already enjoy a cooperative relationship and these MOUs formalise and enhance that collaboration.
14 April 2015

Better information for investors as new disclosure documents take shape

Information for investors will now be provided in a format that is easier-to-understand and more accessible than before. The way that financial products are made available to the public has been overhauled under the FMC Act. The first New Zealand financial products to be offered under the new regulations have started to appear on the ‘Disclose’ website this month.
23 March 2015

New-look FMA website provides improved search and navigation for businesses

FMA has launched a refreshed website, making it easier for regulated businesses to quickly find the information they need.
12 March 2015

FMA warns firm under Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act

FMA has issued a formal warning to MSL Capital Markets Limited - FSP225586 (MSL) under section 80 of the AML/CFT Act.
9 March 2015

FMA spells out practical approach to supervision responsibilities under new law

FMA has spelt out its practical approach to its supervision responsibilities, as the financial services and markets regulator increases the emphasis on supervision under the newly-effective FMC Act 2013.
3 March 2015

FMA welcomes opportunity to review financial advice laws

FMA welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Paul Goldsmith, about the review of legislation governing financial advisers.
27 February 2015

FMA warns public to be wary of misleading advertising promoting “risk-free, money-back investments”

FMA is warning people to beware of a company offering a risk-free, high-return investment programme.
17 February 2015

FMA settlement reached over Westpac rural interest rate swaps

FMA has reached a settlement with Westpac regarding the sale, promotion and marketing of interest rate swaps to some rural customers.
13 February 2015

Action against non-filing of financial statements pays off

A new report released today by FMA shows the proportion of companies filing their financial statements on time has improved significantly since the FMA’s initial review in 2014.
28 January 2015

FMA and NZX sign Memorandum of Understanding

FMA and NZX have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU sets out the framework for engagement and co-operation between the FMA and NZX, taking into account their complementary regulatory responsibilities for New Zealand’s capital markets.
23 January 2015

FMA warns individual trader over online market manipulation

FMA has issued a warning to an individual online trader in relation to suspected market manipulation trading conduct.
22 December 2014

FMA welcomed onto global forum for independent auditor oversight

The FMA has been accepted on to the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR), in recognition of the robust oversight system the FMA has established in New Zealand.
18 December 2014

FMA warns: beware of misleading advertising promoting UK pension scheme transfers

The FMA has been monitoring promotional materials and advertisements that encourage people to transfer their UK pension scheme entitlements, and has requested that certain materials be removed from publication.