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  1. 1 July 2020

    Derivatives Issuer Sector Risk Assessment

    This sector risk assessment summarises the key risks posed by licensed Derivatives Issuers (DIs) to the FMA’s objective of promoting fair, efficient and transparent financial markets. It is based on a self-assessment completed by DIs, as well as our interactions with DIs and their clients since FMC Act licensing began.
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    Reports and Papers, Derivative Issuer, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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    PDF

  2. 30 June 2020

    NZX Obligations Review 2020

    Under the FMC Act, we are required to review at least annually how well a licensed market operator is meeting its obligations, and to publish a written report. Broadly, these relate to the areas of operation that are regulatory in nature. Publishing the report provides transparency into our oversight of NZX. This report was published in 2020.
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    Market operator, Monitoring, Roles, Reports and Papers, Business, News & Insights
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    PDF

  3. 30 June 2020

    Consultation Joint response to managing intermediaries 11 nov 2013

    The Financial Markets Authority published a consultation paper on 11 July 2013 concerning certain obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (‘AML/CFT Act’). The paper dealt with the obligations of reporting entities that transact with other
    reporting entities.17 submissions were received from market participants, industry bodies, law firms and consultants. This paper details the responses.
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    AML/CFT, Consultations, Roles, Business
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    PDF

  4. 30 June 2020

    FMA publishes NZX Obligations annual review 2020

    NZX met its statutory obligations as a licensed market operator for the period 1 January to 31 December 2019, according to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA)’s annual review. The NZX General Obligations Review, published by the FMA today, found that NZX complied with its market operator obligations during the review period. Read the full media release and NZX General Obligations Review here.
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    Shares, Roles, Ways to invest, Investing, Media release, Business, Consumer, Market operator, News & Insights
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  5. 25 June 2020

    Investor confidence holds up despite COVID-19 market volatility

    Investor confidence has remained steady for the third year running, in spite of the volatility caused by COVID-19, a Financial Markets Authority (FMA) survey has found. Read the summary and full report here.
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    Directors, New Financial Advice regime, Financial advice, Roles, Media release, Business, Consumer, News & Insights
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  6. 25 June 2020

    FMA welcomes start date of new financial advice regime and confirmation of disclosure requirements

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is encouraging advisers to apply for their transitional licences by the end of the year, as the Government announces the start date to the new financial advice regime. Read the full media release here.
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    Financial advice, New Financial Advice regime, Media release, Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act (FSLAA), Financial Advice Provider, Roles, Business, Consumer, News & Insights
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  7. 23 June 2020

    CLSA Premium New Zealand Limited (CLSAP NZ)

    CLSA Premium New Zealand Limited (CLSAP NZ) was ordered to pay a total pecuniary penalty of $770,000 for breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act, following proceedings brought by the FMA.
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    Enforceable action, Court – civil, Licence conditions, Powers, Derivative Issuer, Roles, Business, Enforcement
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  9. 19 June 2020

    FMA publishes Auditor Regulation and Oversight Plan

    The plan sets out the areas the FMA will focus on as part of its role in reviewing the quality of Financial Markets Conduct Act audits, and contributing to the integrity and development of the audit profession.
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    Media release, Auditors, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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  10. 18 June 2020

    Auditor Regulation and Oversight Plan 2020 2023

    This report summarises our plan relating to auditor oversight, as part of our obligation under section 52 of the Auditor Regulation Act 2011. The report is for the 2020-2023 period.
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    Auditors, Regulation, Roles, Business
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    PDF, Report

  11. 17 June 2020

    FMA statement on director liability and continuous disclosure

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has considered the need for regulatory relief in relation to director liability thresholds, following changes in Australia.
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    Directors, Roles, Media release, Business, News & Insights
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  12. 5 June 2020

    How can the financial sector support vulnerable customers?

    Clare Bolingford, Director of Banking and Insurance at the Financial Markets Authority provides guidance for financial providers on how to support vulnerable customers.
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    COVID-19, FMA stories, Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Banking, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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  14. 28 May 2020

    FMA warns financial adviser for advice to clients about COVID-19

    FMA has issued a formal warning to a financial adviser who made recommendations to clients that they urgently move their investments to ‘low risk’ funds in the wake of COVID-19. The adviser failed to clarify that the advice may not be suitable for all clients.
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    Financial Adviser, COVID-19, Media release, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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