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  1. 24 June 2021

    Investor capability and consumer insights

    Capable, confident and well-informed investors are an essential part of healthy financial markets. Part of the FMA's role is to help investors build this capability and to seek insights from both investors and consumers of other financial services. This page explains the objective of the FMA in building customer capability and how we approach our work in building a safe and transparent financial market.
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    Regulation, Business, FMA
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  2. 20 February 2023

    The FMA opens consultation on draft guidance for the intermediated distribution of financial products

    FMA is seeking consultation feedback on proposed guidance that covers arrangements where financial institutions distribute products and services through intermediaries.
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    Media release, Authorised body under a FAP, Banking, Consultations, Insurance Providers, Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (CoFI), Roles, Managed Investment Schemes, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights
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  3. 23 July 2019

    Syndicated Trusts Limited

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a Stop Order against Syndicated Trusts Limited (STL), ordering the company to stop advertising or accepting money for financial products. FMA warns New Zealanders to be wary of dealing with the company.
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    Stop Order, Powers, Enforcement
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  4. 5 November 2018

    FMA and RBNZ report on bank conduct and culture

    FMA and RBNZ have completed their joint review into the conduct and culture of 11 New Zealand banks. The review is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
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    Banking, Media release, Business, News & Insights
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  5. 27 March 2014

    Investors better informed about low ball offers

    FMA says in a report that new regulations are assisting investors to make better informed decisions about unsolicited or low ball offers. The report also acknowledges that companies whose investors have been targeted have contributed to investors being better informed.
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    Media release, Consumer, News & Insights
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  6. 21 July 2023

    Forestlands sole director, Rowan Kearns, sentenced for making false statements and financial reporting offences

    Rowan Kearns, the founder and sole director of the Forestlands group of companies, was sentenced yesterday to four months’ community detention and 100 hours’ community work with a 9pm – 7am curfew. The sentence follows a prosecution brought by the FMA filed in the Nelson District Court in September 2020.
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    Media release, Cases, Enforceable Undertaking, Powers, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  7. 16 June 2022

    Update on the KiwiSaver default scheme provider change process

    May 2021, the Finance Minister and Minister of Finance and the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced the 6 KiwiSaver providers who will offer default fund services from 1 December 2021.
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  8. 8 April 2024

    FMA introduces new standard condition on business continuity and technology systems plus new process for reporting operational incidents

    The FMA is introducing a new standard condition for certain market licence holders following consultation. The new licence condition will focus on business continuity and technology systems. The new condition will come into effect on 1 July 2024.
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    Media release, Crowdfunding providers, Derivative Issuer, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Standard conditions, Roles, Licensing & registration, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Peer-to-peer lending service providers
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  9. 14 March 2023

    Consultation: Proposed exemptions for foreign listed issuers from climate reporting duties

    The FMA is seeking feedback on the need for, and the content of, proposed exemptions for foreign exempt issuers from climate reporting duties by 5PM, 17 April 2023.
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    Consultations, Climate related disclosure, Ethical finance, Authorised body under a FAP, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Financial Institutions, Roles, Business
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  10. 27 March 2024

    Financial Markets Conduct (Silverwood Land 2015 Limited Partnership) Exemption Notice 2024

    Silverwood Land 2015 Limited Partnership (scheme) is a forestry scheme that has been winding up for several years. The scheme has some remaining real estate assets that it seeks to sell. The scheme is the subject of the Financial Markets Conduct (Silverwood Land 2015 Limited Partnership) Exemption Notice 2021, which is revoked on the close of 31 March 2024.
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    Exemptions, Business
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  11. 7 March 2024

    Tower Limited

    FMA filed civil proceedings against Tower Limited (Tower) for failing to apply multi policy discounts to eligible customers’ premiums, resulting in approximately $9.5 million* in overcharges. This page details out the background of the case and any associated communications resulting from the case.
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    Cases, Court – civil, Powers, Enforcement
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  12. 21 September 2015

    SPI Directors

    This criminal proceeding relates to allegations that Murray Alcock and Allister Knight, as Directors of SPI Capital Limited and SPI Property Limited, failed to deliver financial statements to the Registrar of Companies under ss 18(1) & 38(b) Financial Reporting Act 1993. Read more.
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    Enforceable Undertaking, Enforceable undertaking, Powers, Enforcement
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  13. 23 April 2024

    Liquidity risk management guide

    Effective liquidity risk management is a fundamental capability that Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) managers need to implement, maintain and enhance. The guide is designed to assist managers and supervisors effectively manage and oversee liquidity risk.
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    Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Supervisor
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    Page, Guidance