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  1. 23 June 2022

    Cyber security and operational systems resilience

    This information sheet assists market services licensees (excluding benchmark administrators) licensed under Part 6 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) to enhance the resilience of their cyber and operational systems. While this information sheet is designed to apply to a broad range of sectors, entities with complex cyber security and operational systems should consider the specific technology requirements and obligations that apply to their sector.
    Tags
    Financial Advice Provider, Roles, Business
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  2. 3 February 2023

    Reasonable grounds for financial advice about financial products

    Guidance on the FMA’s approach to applying and enforcing Code Standard 3 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services, in relation to financial advice about financial products purchased for investment purposes.
    Tags
    Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Roles, Business, Nominated representatives
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  3. 16 October 2022

    Climate risks and the impact on financial statement audits

    This document provides clarity for auditors about the expectations for information about climate risks in audit files.
    Tags
    Climate related disclosure, Auditors, Roles, Ethical finance, Authorised body under a FAP, Climate Reporting Entities, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  4. 8 July 2022

    Approach to oversight of financial statements

    In this document we provide a summary of our main work in monitoring compliance with financial reporting obligations by FMC reporting entities and registered schemes (regulated entities) from 2022-2025.
    Tags
    Auditors, Directors, Roles, Climate related disclosure, Climate Reporting Entities, Business
    Type
    Page, Financial reporting, Guidance

  5. 9 July 2021

    AML/CFT regulations update 2021

    New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system is intended to adapt as money laundering and terrorism financing risks evolve. Two regulations, that are a key part of the AML/CFT system, were due to expire. These are the AML/CFT (Exemptions) Regulations 2011 which were scheduled to expire on 30 June 2020, and the AML/CFT (Definitions) Regulations 2011 which partially expire on 27 July 2021. This document sets out the changes and updates made for these regulations. These changes come into force 9 July 2021.
    Tags
    AML/CFT, Regulation updates, Roles, Business, Nominated representatives
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  6. 14 April 2021

    Managed fund fees and value for money

    Guidance and principles to help managers and supervisors of KiwiSaver schemes and other managed investment schemes to demonstrate how they are meeting their existing obligations, statutory duties, and conduct expectations in respect of fees and value for money.
    Tags
    Roles, Supervisors, Business, Managed investment schemes
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  7. 10 December 2020

    Providing overseas firms’ research reports to retail clients

    Research reports produced by overseas firms may be distributed by New Zealand advice firms to their retail clients. This information sheet discusses how this will be regulated under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) from 15 March 2021.
    Tags
    Financial Advice Provider, Roles, Business
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  8. 9 March 2021

    Australian Licensees Exemption Notice guidance

    This guidance note provides an overview of the exemption notice relating to Australian advice businesses giving advice to New Zealand retail clients, and the circumstances in which a business may be able to rely on it.
    Tags
    Financial Advice Provider, Roles, Financial Adviser, Financial Institutions, Business
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  9. 17 April 2020

    COVID-19: KiwiSaver significant financial hardship applications

    COVID-19: KiwiSaver significant financial hardship applications – alternative steps to verify identity and financial circumstances
    Tags
    COVID-19, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Supervisor
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  10. 13 September 2018

    The essentials of being a director

    This guide is intended to provide company directors and prospective directors with a quick reference and overview of some of the key things they should think about.
    Tags
    Directors, Roles, Business
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  11. 1 August 2014

    When one-off or occasional issuers are required to register

    When one-off or occasional issuers are required to register information sheet clarifies when one-off or occasional issuers must register on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 (in addition to any disclosure obligations that they may have under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013).
    Tags
    Offer information, Offer disclosure for equity and debt offers, Roles, Business
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  12. 1 December 2020

    Green bonds – same class exclusion

    This information sheet explains the circumstances in which an issuer can make an offer of green bonds under the same class exclusion. It also explains when the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) might consider granting an individual exemption to facilitate offers of green bonds with the same credit characteristics as quoted ‘vanilla’ bonds from the same issuer.
    Tags
    Offer information, Offer disclosure for equity and debt offers, Roles, Business
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  14. 1 February 2015

    Reporting SIPO limit breaks

    Reporting SIPO limit breaks information sheet outlines the reporting obligations of a Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) manager if there has been a limit break under its Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO) under Part 4 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act).
    Tags
    Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  15. 13 March 2018

    Self-select retirement schemes – information for scheme managers

    Self-select retirement schemes information sheet explains how these schemes are regulated under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) and what exemptions and waivers may be available.
    Tags
    Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor
    Type
    Page, Guidance, Information Sheet