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  1. 30 October 2019

    FMA publishes 2019 annual report

    The annual report detail the results we have achieved against our stated intentions. These results then feedback into our next cycle of direction-setting, planning, implementation and review. The annual report is a great way to review our operational highlights for the financial year.
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  2. 26 September 2019

    FMA seeking feedback on responsible investment products

    The Financial Markets Authority is seeking views on how green bonds and other responsible investment products should be described, labelled and promoted to investors.
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    Bonds, Ways to invest, Investing, Media release, Consumer, News & Insights
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  3. 13 May 2019

    10 formal AML/CFT warnings issued by FMA

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued formal warnings to 10 reporting entities under Section 80 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT Act). Read more.
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    AML/CFT, Media release, Roles, Formal warning, AML/CFT formal warning, Powers, Business, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  4. 21 May 2019

    FMA research highlights gap between what investors expect and what auditors deliver

    An FMA research project with investors, directors, managers and auditors has identified reasonable levels of confidence in audit quality, but also a serious gap in the expectations of investors and what auditors are delivering. The FMA commissioned the research to better understand public and industry perceptions of audit quality in New Zealand.
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    Auditors, Media release, Roles, Directors, Business, Consumer, News & Insights
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  5. 27 August 2019

    Bay of Plenty women urged to take financial investing power into their own hands

    There is a large investing gap in New Zealand between men and women. As Mary Holm, one of New Zealand’s most trusted money experts says, “In many ways women are better investors than men. So how come we often end up with lower savings?”
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    Media release, Investing, Consumer, News & Insights
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  6. 24 June 2019

    Banks commit to removing sales incentives for frontline staff

    FMA Chief Executive Rob Everett and Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr said all banks had now committed to remove sales incentives for frontline staff and their managers. Read more.
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    Banking, Media release, Business, News & Insights
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  8. 15 November 2018

    Incentives for bank staff too highly focused on sales - November 2018

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) published Bank Incentive Structures, its thematic review of how banks in New Zealand incentivise their staff. The report sits alongside the recently published joint FMA/Reserve Bank of New Zealand Conduct and Culture review of New Zealand’s banks.
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    Banking, Media release, Business, News & Insights
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  9. 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.
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    Financial Advice Provider, Media release, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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  10. 16 May 2018

    Insurers spend $34 million on soft commissions

    FMA report details how nine life and health insurance companies spent $34 million on non-financial incentives like trips, business support and conferences for financial advisers over a two-year period.
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    Insurance, Media release, Consumer, News & Insights
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  11. 30 May 2018

    Financial Services Conduct and Culture Review

    RBNZ and FMA briefed the Finance and Expenditure Select committee on the Australian Royal Commission (RC) into Misconduct in Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, and the response by regulators in New Zealand.
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    Conduct, Media release, Business, News & Insights
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  14. 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.
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    Media release, Conduct, Business, News & Insights
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  15. 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.
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    KiwiSaver providers, Media release, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights
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