Experts welcome FMA 'stop' on Flat Bush 50% return scheme
"The industry as a whole benefits from this type of market regulation," Mark Francis says.
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Insider information behind dumping of millions Pushpay shares - FMA alleges
Name suppression continues for defendant who pleads not guilty to rare charge.
FMA moves against Longhorn fund forecasting 50pc return
Watchdog places interim stop order on the scheme.
50% return? Flat Bush developers target wholesale investors
Offer comes amid FMA scrutiny of wholesale investment schemes
Regulator pulled up for poor handling of conflict of interest by former CEO
But review found the conflict of interest did not impact KiwiSaver default appointments.
New FMA boss plans to tackle wholesale investment
Wholesale investments and cybersecurity are in the sights of new regulatory head.
KiwiSaver provider Simplicity told to remove misleading advertising by regulator
FMA says Simplicity's adverts breached fair dealing provisions.
Business Hub: Samantha Barrass on returning home and running the FMA
Samantha Barrass hasn't lived in NZ for 30 years.
Banker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind bars
The 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.
FMA wholesale property fund probe sought investor client names
Some found this "invasive" and worried about handing over the information.
Questions raised over time taken to pursue Pushpay insider trading case
The case stems from when $100 million worth of shares were sold in June 2018.
Market close: NZ shares shaking off nasty January falls
Market follows offshore leads.
Rare insider trading prosecution over Pushpay shares sale
The FMA alleges inside information was used prior to a market announcement in 2018.
Medical Kiwi admits to making false and misleading statements in share offer documents
The company launched a crowdfunding offer in August 2020.
FMA revokes first firm's transitional financial advice provider licence
Regulated financial advisors for retail clients must hold, or operate with, a FAP licence.
Auckland investor loses $700,000 in overseas scam
It has prompted a warning from the financial regulator, urging people to spot red flags.
Finance sector set for 'major blow-up' without crackdown: departing FMA boss
Everett finishes up in his role on Friday after nearly eight years in the top job.
Kiwis struggling to get money back from investments linked to Chinese billionaire
An investor is still trying to recover tens of thousands of dollars he paid to 'G-Clubs'.
FMA censures broker Jarden for derivatives issuer licence breaches by OMF
'A derivatives issuer failing to handle client money appropriately is serious.'
CEO of Kiwi gold mining company given notice amid controversies
New Talisman's chief executive Matt Hill has been given notice.
Watch: FMA warns investors about wholesale schemes
If investors had any concerns around these issues "they should just walk away" - FMA.
FMA moves against Du Val Group on $20m fund
Financial Markets Authority is yet to announce any action against Du Val.
Markets watchdog has 'less tolerance' for anti-money laundering breaches
A new report detailed anti-money laundering monitoring insights for the past three years.
KiwiSaver hardships claims spiked, manager fees too
More than 3 million people are now in KiwiSaver.
'Treacherous trio of scams': Markets watchdog issues warning about Covid-19 exploitation
Scammers and fraudsters are exploiting the Covid-19 crisis and economic climate.
FMA appoints new chief executive
Kiwi Samantha Barrass will return to New Zealand to take up the role.
Derivatives trading firm hit with $770,000 fine
About $40.8m of the $50m in suspicious transactions related to deposits by two customers.
Sharesies formally warned for anti-money laundering law failures
The investing platform is cooperating with the regulator to meet its legal obligations.
CEO alleged to have made anonymous posts slapped with High Court action
The CEO allegedly went by the usernames "bullish" and "Epithermal".
All Blacks logo used by fake Canadian bank in suspected scam
In a global game of whack-a-mole there's little authorities can do but warn against scams.
Why FOMO is driving investors into the sharemarket
Research reveals what is driving Kiwis to use online investment platforms.
NZ's largest life insurer faces $700,000 fine for misleading customers
AIA's behaviour exacerbated and prolonged the harm to vulnerable customers, watchdog says.
FMA censures Wellington firm over unpermitted investment advice
FoxPlan's authorised financial advisers may have not complied with disclosure obligations.
FMA sees increase in insider trading complaints during Covid-19
The pandemic has also seen aggressive marketing for unregulated products such as crypto.