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  1. 26 July 2022

    Ethical Investment Journey Research

    This report contains findings from a qualitative study interviewing a range of New Zealanders about their experience with ethical* investments. It covers the underlying factors that drive people toward considering an ethical investment (KiwiSaver or managed fund) and their experiences of navigating the different providers and products on offer. It also provides detail on specific triggers and difficulties during people’s journey toward buying ethical investments. It covers the types of information people find most useful, challenges facing potential ethical investors, and factors providers should consider to improve people’s experience. Ethical Investment Journey Research - July 2022.
    Tags
    Reports and Papers, Ethical finance, Business, FMA, News & Insights
    Type
    PDF, Report, Research

  2. 23 July 2019

    Annual Corporate Plan 2019

    This Annual Corporate Plan sets out our activities that will promote our strategic priorities, address regulatory risks and harms, and deliver sector outcomes.
    This plan should be read alongside our Strategic Risk Outlook (see below), which provides our medium-term view of the most significant risks to and opportunities for promoting fair, efficient and transparent financial markets.
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    FMA
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    PDF

  3. 14 June 2021

    Auditor Regulation and Oversight Plan 2021-2024

    This report summarises our plan relating to auditor oversight, as part of our obligation under section 52 of the Auditor Regulation Act 2011. It includes small changes to our previous plan, but overall our focus areas remain unchanged.
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    Regulation, Reports and Papers, Auditors, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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    PDF

  4. 4 October 2021

    Self assessment tool cyber security and BCP

    Planning for all types of risk is an essential part of any business. As a financial advice provider, clients rely on you to ensure their information is secure, confidential, and available at all times. By taking the time to prepare for the unexpected, you’ll be able to get back on your feet quickly, protecting both your clients and your business.
    Use this self-assessment tool to see if you’re ready to complete the cyber security and business continuity planning section of your Class 1 or Class 2 FAP full licence application. It should help you identify areas of strength or weakness in your full licence preparation so you can seek further help or advice and address any gaps before you apply. *
    Tags
    Financial Advice Provider, Licensing & registration, Roles, Business
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    PDF

  5. 29 July 2022

    Financial reporting exemptions

    We have regulatory powers to grant financial reporting exemptions and vary public accountability designations. Our aim is to find a balance between ensuring businesses provide appropriate financial information for those who need it and minimising costs for those providing it.
    Tags
    Exemptions, Secondary legislation, Business
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    Page

  6. 12 October 2021

    Consultation on the review of AML/ CFT laws

    The Government, led by the Ministry Department of Justice, is reviewing the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing Act 2009 (the Act). The Act helps to keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe from money laundering and terrorism financing, so our country has a trustworthy and legitimate financial system.
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    AML/CFT, Roles, Business
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    Page, Consultation

  7. 8 August 2018

    Consultation paper: Proposed exemption for restricted schemes from custodian assurance requirements

    Consultation paper: Proposed exemption for restricted schemes from custodian assurance requirements. It is proposed that it will be a condition of the exemption that the scheme’s administration manager obtain an assurance engagement. We seek your feedback on our proposals.
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    Client money or property services provider, Managed investment schemes, Consultations, Roles, Business
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  8. 16 July 2018

    Exemption from the market index requirement guidance

    This guidance note aims to clarify what we expect of MIS managers in relation to the market index requirement for quarterly fund updates.
    Tags
    Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  9. 16 April 2018

    Crafters & Co. Limited and Hadleigh Petherick

    Misleading or deceptive statements regarding financial position included in an investment memorandum for Crafters & Co. Limited which was used as part of a crowdfunding campaign.
    Tags
    Suspected scam, Formal warning, Powers, Enforcement, Scams
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    Page

  10. 30 September 2021

    FMA steps up enforcement of anti-money laundering breaches

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has escalated its enforcement approach to non-compliance with New Zealand’s anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) rules, according to a new report.
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    AML/CFT, Roles, Reporting entities, Media release, Business, News & Insights, Enforcement
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    Page

  11. 2 August 2022

    Consumer Experience with the Financial Sector Survey 2022

    The Consumer Experience with the Financial Sector survey is our inaugural, nationally representative survey of New Zealand consumers. The FMA commissioned the survey to gain a comprehensive understanding of consumer experiences with the financial sector. The research reveals insights into the mindset and motivations of consumers as they manage their money and deal with financial services firms. This research is part of a commitment by the FMA to build a better understanding of consumers to help shape our regulation of the financial sector and deliver on our objectives. The data also provides valuable insights for the financial services industry, other Government agencies and consumer bodies.
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    Crowdfunding providers, Derivative Issuer, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Offer information, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Peer-to-peer lending service providers, Supervisor
    Type
    PDF, Research

  12. 15 July 2016

    Archer Capital (Pty) Limited (Archer) and Healthcare Industry Limited (HIL)

    FMA initiated civil proceedings against Archer Capital (Pty) Limited and Healthcare Industry Limited (HIL) for alleged breaches of the substantial shareholder disclosure obligations contained in the Securities Markets Act 1988, in relation to shares in Abano Healthcare Group Limited (Abano). Read more.
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    Court – civil, Powers, Enforcement
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    Page

  13. 30 April 2010

    Corman Oil Limited

    Corman Oil Limited appealed to Securities Commission against a decision of Registrar of Companies to refuse registration of Corman Oil Limited prospectus dated 2 February 2010, in accordance with section 42 of the Securities Act 1978. Read more.
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    Misleading statement, Breach, Enforcement
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    Page

  14. 16 August 2017

    Regulation Update: August 2017

    Read our latest update on changes to regulation in the following areas: making annual reports available to shareholders electronically; fees and levies; defined benefit schemes register obligations; civil liability and rating agency.
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    Regulation updates, Business
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    Page

  15. 1 February 2013

    NZ finance company collapses (2006–2012)

    The scale and circumstances of the Finance industry failure since 2006 gave rise to concerns of inappropriate behaviour and breaches of the Securities Act and a programme of investigations into the failures was initiated. Read more.
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