Media releases – 51

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1. 15 May 2018

   FMA releases fourth AFA information report

   FMA published statistical report on Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs) in New Zealand for 2017. The FMA requires AFAs to submit an annual information return each year.
2. 14 May 2018

   KiwiSaver trial focused on members in their 50s gets results

   The interim results of a second FMA, MBIE and industry trial has shown targeted communications created using behavioural insights, are more likely to lead KiwiSaver members to make an active decision about their fund.
3. 4 May 2018

   Letter sent to banks by the FMA/Reserve Bank of New Zealand

   The FMA and the RBNZ have sent the letter below to the chief executives of New Zealand’s licensed banks and the NZBA.
4. 23 April 2018

   FMA applies to court to liquidate Forestlands companies

   The FMA has applied to the High Court to place the Forestlands companies numbered 2-20 into liquidation. Read more.
5. 18 April 2018

   FMA review of fund managers’ quarterly fund updates

   FMA published the findings of a review of quarterly fund updates which looked at whether fund managers are meeting their legal requirements to produce updates that are both easy to find and easy to read for investors.
6. 17 April 2018

   Consultation opens on dual language disclosure documents

   The FMA is seeking submissions on its proposal to enable companies offering investments to publish product disclosure statements (PDS) in both te reo Māori and English.
7. 16 April 2018

   Formal warning: Crafters & Co Limited

   The FMA has issued a formal warning to Crafters & Co Limited and its director, Hadleigh Petherick.
8. 27 March 2018

   KiwiSaver fees to be shown in dollar figures for first time

   KiwiSaver customers are about to see the fees they pay their fund managers in dollar figures for the first time, and could be in for a shock.
9. 22 March 2018

   FMA publishes review of adviser conduct in life insurance

   The FMA has issued warnings to four registered financial advisers in relation to providing advice on replacement insurance policies, for breaches of the obligation in section 33 of the Financial Advisers Act 2008 to exercise care, diligence and skill.
10. 15 March 2018

    Fair dealing in advertising: guidance for crowdfunding and peer- to-peer lending published

    FMA published guidance on fair dealing in advertising and communications for licensed crowdfunding services, peer-to-peer lenders and the companies that offer financial products on these platforms.
11. 12 March 2018

    Five businesses warned for Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism failures

    FMA issued formal warnings to five reporting entities under Section 80 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT Act).
12. 28 February 2018

    Refreshed corporate governance handbook published

    Corporate Governance handbook refreshed to remove any unnecessary overlap with the NZX Code, particularly to ensure the NZX Code is the primary source for requirements for listed companies.
13. 27 February 2018

    FMA to hold directors to account for FSPR abuse, first charges filed

    FMA has filed criminal charges against a company and its New Zealand-based director for breaching the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act (FSP Act).
14. 26 February 2018

    FMA statement on the death of Rob Cameron

    The FMA would like to express its condolences to the family and colleagues of Rob Cameron, who died late last week.
15. 22 February 2018

    FMA opens applications for personalised digital advice

    FMA is now open for applications from providers seeking to offer personalised financial advice to consumers through digital tools and platforms (so-called robo-advice).