FINANCIAL MARKETS AUTHORITY

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand to Review Bank Capital Framework

By Samuel Riding | 08/03/2017

Review to consider definition of capital, risk measurement, minimum capital and buffers.

AML / KYC

NZ Regulator Eyes Governance, Culture

By Samuel Riding | 15/02/2017

Financial Markets Authority sets out seven priorities for the coming year.

NZ to Finalise FI Conduct Guide in 2017

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Guide not a checklist or legal requirement, but could be used as reference in FMA inquiries.

AML / KYC

NZ Regulator Pinpoints AML/CTF Weaknesses

By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

FMA review of 800 firms finds inadequate staff training and variations in due diligence

New Zealand Finalises Crowdfunding, P2P Reporting Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/11/2016

‘Regulatory returns’ are designed to help supeversion under Financial Markets Conduct Act.

Market Infrastructure

NZ Proposes Market Infrastructure Stability Framework

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

Regulator says framework will promote financial stability amidst evolving market landscape.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand to Revise Regulatory Reporting Framework

By Samuel Riding | 11/10/2016

Regulator consults on what information should be gathered from intermediaries.

New Zealand Reports on First Year of New Conduct Regime

By Editors | 04/10/2015

The Financial Markets Authority has issued the first annual report under the new Financial Markets Conduct Act, highlighting progress in delivering a modern and flexible approach to regulating financial services.

New Zealand Consults on Disclosure Duties of Charities

By Editors | 27/09/2015

New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority has issued a consultation paper on whether charities issuing debt securities should be subject to standard disclosure obligations.