No images? Click here 16 February 2022 FMA Update Meet new FMA chief executive Samantha BarrassOur new chief executive has started at the FMA, read more about her background and plans for the new role here. Our full Annual Report has now been published for 2020/2021. FAP full licensing online applicationsMore than 300 Financial Advice Provider full licences have now been approved, with new applications being received daily. Many advice businesses are focussing on getting ready to submit full licence applications ahead of the target date of September 30, 2022. Pushpay insider tradingCourt proceedings have been launched against two individuals for alleged insider trading in relation to the sale of shares in Pushpay Holdings Limited. Asia Region Funds PassportSmartshares Limited has become the first fund manager to be approved as a passport fund under the Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP). ARFP is a multilateral agreement between New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Thailand and The Republic of Korea that allows investors and managed funds from those countries to do business more easily. NZX-owned Smartshares will now be able to offer its approved fund for distribution in Australia, Thailand, Japan, or Korea. Latest scam warnings:- Crypto Infinite Miners |