Financial Markets Authority.
Financial regulator in New Zealand
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The Financial Markets Authority cancelled a Sydney auditor's license in cooperation with ASIC.Some support2 reports
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The Financial Markets Authority is responsible for regulating investment practices within the country.Some support1 report
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Heartland Bank is being regulated regarding operational standards by the Financial Markets Authority.Some support1 report
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Multiple financial institutions (TSB Bank, ASB Bank, Nelson Building Society) admitted serious breaches of lending requirements around June 20, 2026, as the Commerce Commission's role moved to the Financial Markets Authority.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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The Financial Markets Authority issued a warning to TSB Bank regarding overcharging practices.Some support4 reports
One to three months ago
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FMA filed insider trading charges against Rakon regarding company shares on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Key figures and financial institutions, including ANZ, ASB, and the FMA, operate within New Zealand's financial sector.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Financial Markets Authority took action against an investment company in Canterbury, with the matter being heard in the High Court, represented by counsel Richard May.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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High Court placed entities into liquidation and FMA began investigating the Chance Voight investment group.Some support1 report
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The Financial Markets Authority reviewed NZ RegCo's oversight and NZX's market operator obligations as NZX relaunches futures contracts.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Financial Markets Authority strengthened expectations regarding fund claims on September 1, 2026.Some support6 reports
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An NZ First Candidate has resigned due to a public service impartiality breach, while also advocating for a free trade agreement with India.Some support1 report
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Samantha Barrass was appointed as the chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) on June 1, 2026.Well supported10 reports
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Craig Stobo's career path, which includes investment banking in Auckland and Wellington, and his appointment as Chair of the Financial Markets Authority.Some support5 reports
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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) addresses a knowledge shortfall within New Zealand's insurance sector.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Strategic Adviser contributes to research on insurance sector gaps.Some support1 report
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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) required Mainfreight to disclose its shareholder base.Some support1 report
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The Financial Markets Authority is investigating Paul Wicks regarding undisclosed matters related to his role as chief executive.Some support1 report
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FMA concluded insider conduct proceedings against Sarah Huljich regarding Pushpay shares, applying to the High Court in Auckland.Some support5 reports
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ANZ reported blocking scams in New Zealand, while financial applications continue to collect data points.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ANZ is responding to advice gaps identified by the Financial Markets Authority.Some support1 report
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HSBC Continental Europe filed its financial report with the Financial Markets Authority on August 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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MBIE initiated an investigation into the culture and conduct of the Financial Markets Authority.Well supported8 reports
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The Financial Markets Authority warns New Zealand banks and reviews offset practices within the Australian home loan market.Some support1 report
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The Financial Markets Authority supported the government's broader economic agenda and co-chaired a regulatory meeting focused on environmental issues.Some support2 reports
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The Financial Markets Authority asked the High Court to appoint liquidators in connection with CL Financial's insolvency proceedings.Some support1 report
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The Financial Markets Authority will assume the role of national AML regulator after July 1, 2026.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The Department of Internal Affairs absorbed the functions of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Financial Markets Authority to oversee national compliance.Some support1 report
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The Financial Markets Authority regulates KiwiSaver contributions and withdrawals.Well supported7 reports
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FMA clarified stablecoin status under existing law while Visa processes transactions, noting that both jurisdictions are establishing stablecoin rules in Europe.Well supported4 reports
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Europe and the Financial Markets Authority established leading stablecoin regulatory frameworks on January 1, 2026, regulating the stablecoin market through existing law.Some support1 report
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FMA General Counsel provided guidance on reporting relief on June 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Financial Markets Authority oversees the climate-related disclosure regime in New Zealand.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Financial Markets Authority
Events traced to Financial Markets Authority, step by step, newest firstAround Financial Markets Authority this week
News at the entities that move Financial Markets Authority most-
Commerce Commission StructuralMinister Simon Watts and the Commerce Commission set binding requirements for a water provider.Moves Financial Markets Authority
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James Miller StructuralJames Miller was appointed to chair the Financial Markets Authority, and consumer credit regulation was transferred to the FMA.Moves Financial Markets Authority
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand OperationalThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand aims to reduce financial exclusion in New Zealand.Moves Financial Markets Authority
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high court StructuralMary Rose Gearty ordered the release of detained individuals by the high court.Moves Financial Markets Authority
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Parliament's Privileges Committee began investigating operational failures on January 1, 2026.
Moves Financial Markets Authority
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Miller StructuralMiller suggests suspending gas tax for Texan relief as Hurricanes Simon/Trudy pound Mexico's Pacific coast and Hanwha wins a defense contract.Moves Financial Markets Authority
Connections
The 32 strongest of 53, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Commerce Commission Structural
The Commerce Commission's regulatory functions and oversight are being formally transferred and absorbed by the Financial Markets Authority.
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Samantha Barrass Structural
Samantha Barrass served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Markets Authority.
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Department of Internal Affairs Structural
Department of Internal Affairs absorbed the regulatory functions of the Financial Markets Authority.
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James Miller Structural
James Miller holds the appointed leadership role as Chair of the Financial Markets Authority.
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James Miller Structural
James Miller serves as the chairperson of the Financial Markets Authority.
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Richard May Structural
Richard May serves as counsel for the Financial Markets Authority.
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Operational
The two regulatory agencies actively coordinate on financial supervision, policy setting, and risk management through joint leadership.
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high court Structural
The Financial Markets Authority relies on the High Court to execute regulatory mandates, such as appointing liquidators and issuing banning orders.
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Mainfreight Structural
The Financial Markets Authority formally regulates Mainfreight, requiring the disclosure of its shareholder base.
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment formally monitors and investigates the conduct and culture of the Financial Markets Authority.
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Miller Structural
Miller serves as the chair, holding the leadership and governance role within the Financial Markets Authority.
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HSBC Continental Europe Structural
HSBC Continental Europe is formally regulated by the Financial Markets Authority, requiring financial filings and operational oversight.
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AFC Structural
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) reviewed AFC's going concern assessment, indicating formal regulatory oversight.
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Heartland Bank Structural
The Financial Markets Authority regulates Heartland Bank regarding operational standards.
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Rakon Transactional
The Financial Markets Authority initiated an investigation into Rakon regarding insider trading charges related to company shares.
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Cameron Brewer Structural
As a Minister, Cameron Brewer holds a governance and oversight role that allows him to comment on the operational status of the Financial Markets Authority.
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Anz Structural
Anz is subject to regulatory oversight and monitoring by the Financial Markets Authority.
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TSB Bank Structural
FMA regulates TSB, monitoring its financial data and issuing warnings regarding customer fees.
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ASIC Operational
FMA and ASIC are cooperating through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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Liam Mason Structural
Liam Mason holds a formal role within the Financial Markets Authority, providing regulatory guidance.
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Canterbury Structural
The Financial Markets Authority exercises formal regulatory oversight over investment companies operating in Canterbury.
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Paul Wicks Operational
Financial Markets Authority is investigating undisclosed matters concerning Paul Wicks' role as chief executive.
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Kiwibank Structural
Kiwibank is subject to the oversight of the Financial Markets Authority regarding its interest rate changes.
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Trevor Janes Structural
Trevor Janes was appointed to the board of the Financial Markets Authority.
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Anna Breman Operational
Anna Breman and the Financial Markets Authority co-chaired a regulatory meeting concerning environmental issues.
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Elaine Campbell Mentioned together
Rumored to be a contender for the chief role of the Financial Markets Authority.
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Angus McGregor Operational
Angus McGregor and the Financial Markets Authority issued a joint statement regarding AI cyber risk.
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Michael Cullen Shared context
Michael Cullen chaired a review on investment income taxation, placing him within the regulatory context of the Financial Markets Authority.
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Sydney Structural
The Financial Markets Authority regulates activities within Sydney, as evidenced by license cancellations.
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AsB Operational
The Financial Markets Authority monitors and tracks interest rate changes originating from AsB.
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Karen Chang Mentioned together
Karen Chang is rumored to be a contender for the chief position at the Financial Markets Authority.
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Squirrel Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not contain co-mentions of both Squirrel and Financial Markets Authority.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
8 events- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) secured settlements from the Financial Markets Authority and Department of Internal Affairs regarding copyright breaches, and is seeking damages from Inland Revenue.
- Heartland Bank is being regulated regarding operational standards by the Financial Markets Authority.
- The Financial Markets Authority issued a warning to TSB Bank regarding overcharging practices.
- FMA filed insider trading charges against Rakon regarding company shares on September 1, 2026.
- Key figures and financial institutions, including ANZ, ASB, and the FMA, operate within New Zealand's financial sector.
- High Court placed entities into liquidation and FMA began investigating the Chance Voight investment group.
- The Financial Markets Authority strengthened expectations regarding fund claims on September 1, 2026.
- An NZ First Candidate has resigned due to a public service impartiality breach, while also advocating for a free trade agreement with India.
August 2026
9 events- Craig Stobo's career path, which includes investment banking in Auckland and Wellington, and his appointment as Chair of the Financial Markets Authority.
- The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) addresses a knowledge shortfall within New Zealand's insurance sector.
- Strategic Adviser contributes to research on insurance sector gaps.
- The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) required Mainfreight to disclose its shareholder base.
- The Financial Markets Authority is investigating Paul Wicks regarding undisclosed matters related to his role as chief executive.
- FMA concluded insider conduct proceedings against Sarah Huljich regarding Pushpay shares, applying to the High Court in Auckland.
- ANZ is responding to advice gaps identified by the Financial Markets Authority.
- HSBC Continental Europe filed its financial report with the Financial Markets Authority on August 4, 2026.
- MBIE initiated an investigation into the culture and conduct of the Financial Markets Authority.
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July 2026
6 events- ANZ reported blocking scams in New Zealand, while financial applications continue to collect data points.
- The Financial Markets Authority warns New Zealand banks and reviews offset practices within the Australian home loan market.
- The Financial Markets Authority supported the government's broader economic agenda and co-chaired a regulatory meeting focused on environmental issues.
- The Financial Markets Authority asked the High Court to appoint liquidators in connection with CL Financial's insolvency proceedings.
- The Department of Internal Affairs absorbed the functions of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Financial Markets Authority to oversee national compliance.
- The Financial Markets Authority regulates KiwiSaver contributions and withdrawals.
June 2026
9 events- Multiple financial institutions (TSB Bank, ASB Bank, Nelson Building Society) admitted serious breaches of lending requirements around June 20, 2026, as the Commerce Commission's role moved to the Financial Markets Authority.
- The Financial Markets Authority took action against an investment company in Canterbury, with the matter being heard in the High Court, represented by counsel Richard May.
- The Financial Markets Authority reviewed NZ RegCo's oversight and NZX's market operator obligations as NZX relaunches futures contracts.
- Samantha Barrass was appointed as the chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) on June 1, 2026.
- The Financial Markets Authority will assume the role of national AML regulator after July 1, 2026.
- FMA clarified stablecoin status under existing law while Visa processes transactions, noting that both jurisdictions are establishing stablecoin rules in Europe.
- Europe and the Financial Markets Authority established leading stablecoin regulatory frameworks on January 1, 2026, regulating the stablecoin market through existing law.
- FMA General Counsel provided guidance on reporting relief on June 10, 2026.
- The Financial Markets Authority oversees the climate-related disclosure regime in New Zealand.