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Financial Markets Conduct Act

The Financial Markets Authority cautions two Southern Cross entities for neglecting to apply advertised discounts on insurance products, causing almost $600,000 in overcharged premiums
26th Mar 24, 11:44am
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The Financial Markets Authority cautions two Southern Cross entities for neglecting to apply advertised discounts on insurance products, causing almost $600,000 in overcharged premiums
National's Andrew Bayly on fair conduct, anti-money laundering and how open banking could help combat scams
24th Aug 23, 11:35am
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National's Andrew Bayly on fair conduct, anti-money laundering and how open banking could help combat scams
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FMA files court proceedings against AA Insurance for allegedly overcharging tens of thousands of customers
8th Jun 23, 11:27am
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FMA files court proceedings against AA Insurance for allegedly overcharging tens of thousands of customers
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FMA highlights the reporting of hundreds of conduct & culture issues from life insurers resulting in tens of millions of dollars of customer remediation
21st Sep 22, 3:30pm
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FMA highlights the reporting of hundreds of conduct & culture issues from life insurers resulting in tens of millions of dollars of customer remediation
FMA CEO Samantha Barrass on what keeps her up at night and what makes her want to 'put my head in my hands and weep'
17th Mar 22, 12:15pm
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FMA CEO Samantha Barrass on what keeps her up at night and what makes her want to 'put my head in my hands and weep'
FMA takes Kiwibank to court in relation to allegation it overcharged 35,000 customers over 15 years
9th Dec 21, 12:30pm
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FMA takes Kiwibank to court in relation to allegation it overcharged 35,000 customers over 15 years
Financial Markets Authority says life insurer AIA has admitted making false and/or misleading representations to customers and faces a paying a penalty of $700,000
29th Jul 21, 12:11pm
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Financial Markets Authority says life insurer AIA has admitted making false and/or misleading representations to customers and faces a paying a penalty of $700,000
FMA says no evidence to support regulatory action after inquiries into Fonterra’s 2019 financial statements and complaints about Beingmate & China Farms valuations
9th Jul 21, 9:25am
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FMA says no evidence to support regulatory action after inquiries into Fonterra’s 2019 financial statements and complaints about Beingmate & China Farms valuations
Financial Markets Authority CEO Rob Everett to depart in September, executive recruitment company hired to help find successor
16th Mar 21, 10:19am
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Financial Markets Authority CEO Rob Everett to depart in September, executive recruitment company hired to help find successor
The FMA says ANZ had admitted making misleading representations in providing credit card repayment insurance to some customers
12th Feb 21, 12:47pm
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The FMA says ANZ had admitted making misleading representations in providing credit card repayment insurance to some customers
As ASIC proposes a major crackdown on the peddling of high risk derivative products to retail investors, Gareth Vaughan looks at where the FMA & NZ Government sit on products compared with gambling
7th Sep 19, 8:51am
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As ASIC proposes a major crackdown on the peddling of high risk derivative products to retail investors, Gareth Vaughan looks at where the FMA & NZ Government sit on products compared with gambling
Westpac NZ refunding about 93,000 customers overcharged about $7 million after self-reporting the issues to the Financial Markets Authority and the Commerce Commission
6th Aug 19, 11:04am
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Westpac NZ refunding about 93,000 customers overcharged about $7 million after self-reporting the issues to the Financial Markets Authority and the Commerce Commission
Harmoney founder says $50 million securitisation programme with BNZ doesn't mean any changes for retail investors
7th Mar 19, 12:29pm
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Harmoney founder says $50 million securitisation programme with BNZ doesn't mean any changes for retail investors
FMA CEO Rob Everett tells Kiwi retail investors if you must dabble with short-term derivative products do so with locally licensed firms, not overseas-based cold callers
3rd Apr 17, 10:04am
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FMA CEO Rob Everett tells Kiwi retail investors if you must dabble with short-term derivative products do so with locally licensed firms, not overseas-based cold callers
FMA puts spotlight on complex financial products aimed at attracting yield seekers; Works with KiwiSaver providers to mitigate looming rate rise turbulence 
15th Feb 17, 7:42am
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FMA puts spotlight on complex financial products aimed at attracting yield seekers; Works with KiwiSaver providers to mitigate looming rate rise turbulence 
Whistleblowing, fees, incentives and disclosure; the FMA tackles the tough stuff as it details its approach to regulating financial service providers
2nd Feb 17, 7:00am
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Whistleblowing, fees, incentives and disclosure; the FMA tackles the tough stuff as it details its approach to regulating financial service providers
Financial Markets Authority says it's purpose is not to advocate for Harmoney as P2P lender's dispute with the Commerce Commission ratchets up a notch
13th Oct 16, 10:25am
Financial Markets Authority says it's purpose is not to advocate for Harmoney as P2P lender's dispute with the Commerce Commission ratchets up a notch
FMA CEO Rob Everett warns financial service providers not to be complacent about the fact that most people have to deal with them
25th Jul 16, 7:39am
FMA CEO Rob Everett warns financial service providers not to be complacent about the fact that most people have to deal with them
Financial Markets Authority issues broad-based warning to investors, emphasizing caution towards 'big win' products & overseas operations
12th Apr 16, 1:34pm
Financial Markets Authority issues broad-based warning to investors, emphasizing caution towards 'big win' products & overseas operations
Regulator wants to see financial institutions reward staff just as much for serving customers' interests as for meeting their sales targets
21st Nov 15, 5:02am
Regulator wants to see financial institutions reward staff just as much for serving customers' interests as for meeting their sales targets
FMA has 'the tools and resources it needs to carry out its functions' despite peer-to-peer, crowd funding licence applicant delays, Paul Goldsmith says
29th Apr 15, 5:00pm
FMA has 'the tools and resources it needs to carry out its functions' despite peer-to-peer, crowd funding licence applicant delays, Paul Goldsmith says