FMA
Financial Markets Authority gives NZX good report card
The Financial Markets Authority has given the stock exchange's operator a good report card for the way it's run the market over the past year. Audio
Unregulated operators can't escape FMA's watch
The Financial Markets Authority's action against a training and advice company is the first of its kind, but won't be the last, as unregulated operators find they can't escape the long arm of the law.
…High-earners defy low confidence trend
Market confidence in New Zealand is down thanks to a tumultuous year, but high-earners and investors are bucking that trend.
FMA says Asian trade agreement increases investment options
The Financial Markets Authority says a new Asian trade agreement will increase the number of investment choices for New Zealanders. Audio
FMA has limited powers to help some claimants
The Financial Markets Authority says it has received more than two thousand complaints of financial and business scams since July 2014. Audio
FMA expands role to chase wrong-doers
The Financial Markets Authority says protecting investors and ensuring intergrity in financial markets are top of its priorities as it starts a second year with an expanded role. Audio
FMA releases first annual report
The Financial Markets Authority has issued its first annual report, which includes its expanded mandate to supervise and regulate the capital markets.
FMA releases first annual report
The Financial Markets Authority has just issued its first annual report which includes its expanded mandate to supervise and regulate the capital markets. Audio
Luigi Wewege's company wins battle with FMA
The Financial Markets Authority made 'an error of law' when it struck a company directed by a controversial businessman off its list of approved financial services.
FMA investigates Xero share price boost
The Financial Markets Authority is investigating a sharp rise in Xero's share price in mid-Februray.
KiwiSaver information lacking for those hitting 65
One in four New Zealanders heading towards retirement are unsure about how to manage their KiwiSaver nest-egg when they hit 65. Audio
FMA accuses trader of market manipulation
The Financial Markets Authority is taking legal action against Milford Asset Management employee Mark Warminger over claims of market manipulation.
Little chance of money for out-of-pocket investors
The capital markets watchdog has ended its legal action against the directors of the failed finance firm Capital and Merchant Finance, saying there's little chance it will secure any money for… Audio
Rare for FMA to accept undertakings - Partner
A partner at Chapman Tripp has applauded the capital markets watchdog for showing some flexiblity in dealing with a New Zealand couple that commited breaches in Australia. Audio
FMA says $18m settlement is best outcome for investors
The Financial Markets Authority says the 18-million dollar out of court settlement for Hanover Finance investors is the best outcome for investors Audio
FMA talks tough on behaviour
The Financial Markets Authority is putting the onus on a firm's board and management to remedy problems when things go wrong. Audio
FMA says it wants more than compliance and box-ticking
The Financial Markets Authority has rejected a box-ticking-on-steroids approach to law enforcement, in favour of allowing the companies under its jurisdiction to develop their own systems for… Audio
FMA working with banks to improve marketing and sales practices
The Financial Markets Authority is looking to work with banks to improve the disclosure and transparency in the sales and marketing of complex banking products. Audio
FMA to focus on sales tactics used by financial advisors
The Financial Markets Authority will be keeping a close eye on the sales tactics used by financial services advisors, as part of a strategic plan to focus its limited resources on areas of great… Audio
One in three auditors fail to meet minimum standards
One in three auditors reviewed by the Financial Markets Authority is failing to meet minimum standards in their reports, which are relied on by investors. Audio