Financial Markets Authority
Financial Markets Authority wants better company disclosure
The Financial Markets Authority wants companies to improve the quality of their disclosure of information to investors. Audio
Financial watchdog responds to criticism
The Financial Markets Authority says its "good conduct" guidelines for financial service providers are adequate. An independent financial advisor says proposed new rules let banks off too lightly and… Audio
FMA issues code of conduct for finance companies
Financial services companies are being helped to improve their standards of behaviour and treatment of customers in a proposed Good Conduct guide from the Financial Markets Authority. Audio
FMA says deadline looming for the licencing of fund managers
The Financial Markets Authority is reminding funds managers to apply for their new licence before the end of August, if they want to operate when new rules come into affect on December 1st. Audio
FMA hones in on insurance advisors
The Financial Markets Authority is training its sights on insurance agents with questionable practices and says prosecutions could follow. Audio
Insurance agents investigated for policy 'churn'
The Financial Markets Authority is investigating insurance agents who are trying to profit from needlessly advising consumers to switch policies.
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
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
Man jailed over university degree fraud
A man who bought fake university degrees and used them to get a job at the Financial Markets Authority has been jailed for four and a half years. Audio
Man who used fake uni degrees jailed
A man who bought university degrees and used them to get a job at the Financial Markets Authority has been sent to prison.
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
Financial Markets Authority turns sights on fund managers
The Financial Markets Authority has turned its sights on the funds management sector, which will have to be licenced by the start of December. Audio
Watchdog flags worries about KiwiSaver advice
Eight years after it was set up, KiwiSaver is now big business. 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 just issued its first annual report which includes its expanded mandate to supervise and regulate the capital markets. Audio
Company linked ot Luigi Wewege win court case against FMA
A company of which the controversial businessman Luigi Wewege is a director has won a battle against the Financial Markets Authority. Audio
Man accused of stealing thousands
The Financial Markets Authority refuses to comment on the departure of an employee who is accused of stealing thousands through a fake investment scheme.
Capital markets regulator expects fewer court cases
The capital markets regulator says investors and other financial market players should expect fewer court cases against errant companies in the future. Audio
Capital markets watchdog to tighten rules for overseas firms
The capital markets watchdog is seeking to tighten the rules for overseas firms trying to exploit New Zealand's good corporate name. 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