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New Zealand FMA Initiates New Guidelines, Broker Exodus Ahead?
- New Zealand’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), has announced the launch of Phase One in its initiation of new regulations in the country. Among changes is the requirement of increased net capital for foreign FSPs.
Wednesday, 09/04/2014 | 11:52 GMT by
Ron Finberg
NZ Regulatory Body Launches Forex Probe as Scope of Allegations Widens
- The widening scope of a global forex investigation has now extended to New Zealand, as the country’s Commerce Commission has announced the launch of a probe into the manipulation of currency rates.
Monday, 31/03/2014 | 06:46 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
New Zealand Slated to Unveil Landmark Financial Reporting Act on April 1st
- New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority has announced that the Financial Reporting Act, which will implement market-wide parity for financial reporting obligations in NZ, is poised take effect on April 1.
Friday, 14/03/2014 | 12:42 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
New Zealand Regulator Adds Extra Layer of Checks for Advisers Selling FX & Futures
- New Zealand's financial regulator has enhanced the licensing procedure for financial advisers promoting regulated financial instruments. Advisers will need to provide additional details to the regulators prior to gaining approval.
Friday, 31/01/2014 | 12:42 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Bona Fide or Bogus? New Zealand FX Broker Registration Minefield Explained
- New Zealand has become a very popular destination for FX brokers to establish operations with close proximity to important markets. Care is required, however, when selecting a consultancy to assist with establishment.
Thursday, 05/12/2013 | 15:31 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Appoints New CEO, to Assume Role in February
- The crown entity under the two peak regulatory structure alongside the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, has announced that Rob Everett will assume the role of CEO in February as the FMA prepares for upcoming changes.
Friday, 29/11/2013 | 11:56 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Orchestrator Of New Zealand's Largest Ever Ponzi Scheme Sent To Jail For 10 Years
- David Ross, CEO of Ross Asset Management, has today been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in jail for orchestrating the largest and highest value Ponzi scheme in the history of New Zealand, with $115 million lost.
Friday, 15/11/2013 | 08:58 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Lid Lifted On OakFX Boiler Room Following FMA Regulatory Warning
- Further to last week's warning issued by the New Zealand FMA urging investors to exercise extreme care when approached by OakFX, the forceful sales tactics and high pressure environment has been revealed.
Sunday, 08/09/2013 | 09:34 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Largest Ponzi Scheme In New Zealand's History Lands Perpetrator In Jail
- New Zealand fraudster David Ross was sentenced to jail on Thursday last week for orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme ever to have occurred in New Zealand. The FMA cites a total of $380 million in fraudulent activity.
Monday, 02/09/2013 | 09:31 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Caveat Emptor! New Zealand FMA Warns About Attempt To Dupe Clients
- New Zealand's FMA has today issued a warning concerning what it considers to be unrealistic and misrepresenting claims regarding the potential attainable returns from investing in Phoenix Forex's Oak FX system.
Thursday, 29/08/2013 | 09:04 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
New Zealand FMA Continues Senior Level Restructure - Sue Brown Elected To Position of Head Of Strategy, Innovation and Development
- As New Zealand's financial regulatory environment evolves, the FMA makes further appointments to its leadership team. Today, Sue Brown assumes her new role as Head of Strategy, Innovation and Development.
Sunday, 14/07/2013 | 12:49 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
New Zealand FMA CEO Sean Hughes Announces Resignation, Will Clear His Desk At End Of 2013
- The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority today announced the intention of its CEO to stand down at the end of this year, after a three year tenure during the inaugural stages of the national regulator.
Thursday, 11/07/2013 | 09:13 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority Releases Annual Investigations And Enforcements Report
- As part of a program of strengthening New Zealand's regulatory structure, the FMA, the country's national regulator, has released its annual report on investigations which it carried out within a 12 month period.
Monday, 01/07/2013 | 13:22 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
New Zealand FMA Gains Regulatory Powers. AML Procedure Becomes Effective June 30
- New Zealand's regulatory authorities have confirmed that the FMA will require Anti-Money Laundering procedures to be adhered to, as well as surveillance and monitoring of compliance with such rulings from June 30.
Thursday, 06/06/2013 | 12:30 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Alpari RU Leaving New Zealand as Regulations Grow
- Aiming to contract its New Zealand operations as financial regulations in the country grow, Alpari has notified Apari NZ clients that their accounts are being transferred to a new division called 'Alpari Limited'
Thursday, 16/05/2013 | 17:23 GMT by
Ron Finberg
CashBackForex Completes Beta Testing and Launches New Brokerage Excel Markets
Wednesday, 06/03/2013 | 09:02 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
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