Media releases – 2023

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1. 27 July 2021

   FMA warns investors about scammers impersonating NZ derivatives issuer

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – is warning investors to be wary of scammers impersonating New Zealand-based derivatives issuer Rockfort Markets Limited.
2. 26 July 2021

   Reserve Bank and FMA consult on implementing new law to safeguard the ’plumbing’ of the financial system

   Groups with an interest in the financial market transactions and payments are being asked for their views on how a new law governing the ‘plumbing’ of the financial system should be implemented.
3. 22 July 2021

   General insurers ill-prepared for conduct licensing

   General insurers are not prepared for new legislation that will require them to establish systems and processes to ensure good conduct and fair treatment of customers, according to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko.
4. 14 July 2021

   FMA issues infringement notice to Equitise

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has issued an infringement notice to equity crowdfunding service provider Equitise Pty Ltd for failing to file financial statements by their due date.
5. 9 July 2021

   FMA concludes inquiries into Fonterra’s 2019 financial statements and complaints relating to valuations of Beingmate and China Farms

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko - has closed its inquiries that followed Fonterra’s 2019 financial statements market announcement. The FMA did not find evidence to support regulatory action, including litigation, under the Financial Markets Conduct Act.
6. 7 July 2021

   FMA survey shows changing investor preferences and continuing confidence in the markets

   For the first time, the FMA’s 2021 Investor Confidence survey has found over 70% of investors are confident in the country’s financial markets, up from 66% in 2020. Read more about the survey and results here.
7. 7 July 2021

   FMA cancels Fund Managers Otago licence

   The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has cancelled the managed investment scheme manager licence of Fund Managers Otago (FMO).
8. 30 June 2021

   FMA publishes NZX obligations annual review 2021

   NZX made notable improvements to its regulatory arrangements and monitoring in 2020, according to the annual obligations review of New Zealand’s licensed stock exchange by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko.
9. 28 June 2021

   FMA releases guide for ‘finfluencers’

   The FMA has released a guide to talking about money online following concerns some social media influencers and bloggers may be straying into regulated financial advice.
10. 17 June 2021

    High level of KiwiSaver switching during COVID-19 driven by young people

    Young people dominated the high level of KiwiSaver fund switching during the height of COVID-19 market volatility last year, KiwiSaver provider data shows.
11. 25 May 2021

    Thousands of young New Zealanders missing out on investment returns

    The (FMA) is urging young New Zealanders to check they’re in the right KiwiSaver fund. The call follows data indicating over 12,000 KiwiSaver members aged 26-35 years old are sitting in lower risk or conservative funds after switching from higher growth funds during COVID-19 market volatility last year.
12. 20 May 2021

    FMA appoints Liam Mason as General Counsel

    The Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) has appointed Liam Mason as General Counsel.
13. 14 May 2021

    New default KiwiSaver settings designed to benefit members

    The Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) notes the Government’s announcement today regarding new KiwiSaver default provider arrangements, these include new settings that offer a package of benefits for default KiwiSaver members.
14. 11 May 2021

    Supreme Court rejects sentence appeal by PTT’s Steven Robertson

    The Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a sentence appeal by Steven Robertson of PTT Limited, bringing the matter to a close.
15. 6 May 2021

    CLSAP (formerly KVB Kunlun) admits to anti-money laundering breaches

    CLSA Premium New Zealand Limited (CLSAP NZ) has admitted to breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act, following proceedings brought by the Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA).