Rob Everett
Milford pays $1.5m to settle market manipulation case
The fund manager, Milford Asset Management, will pay 1-point-5 million dollars, following an investigation by the capital markets regulator over claims of market manipulation. Audio
NZX and FMA sign memorandum of understanding
The regulators of the country's capital markets, the Financial Markets Authority and the NZX, have signed a memorandum of understanding that sets out how they will work together. 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
FMA's strategic plan gives market a heads up on areas of focus
The Financial Markets Authority wants to ensure market players understand the rules, before the regulator has to come-calling. Audio
FMA ready to roll on Monday as phase 2 of the act takes effect
The Financial Markets Authority is putting the finishing touches as it counts down to the implementation of phase 2 of the new capital markets and financial services law. Audio
Financial Markets Authority working on making discloure easier
The Financial Markets Authority is giving priority to ensuring financial disclosure documents are easier to read and provided to investors in a timely manner. Audio
FMA hopes to lay to rest concerns about NZX conflicts
The Financial Markets Authority is hoping measures put in place this year will put paid to any perceptions of a conflict of interest between the stock exchange operator's commercial interests and its… Audio
FMA says NZX has improved but more work needed
The Financial Markets Authority says although the NZX has made substantial improvements in meeting its regulatory obligations, there's room for further work. Audio
The FMA says stronger rules will help boost the economy
The regulator says stronger capital market rules will help build a more productive economy. Audio
The FMA says financial documents need improvement
The Financial Markets Authority says there is still a lot of work to do to improve the quality and relevance of material, such as offer documents, provided to investors. Audio
Half of investors find financial disclosure unhelpful
A survey by the Financial Markets Authority has found more people are confident in the country's financial markets, but half are still unsatisfied with investment material they receive. Audio