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François-Louis Michaud appointed EBA Chairperson

François-Louis Michaud has been appointed Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA), effective 16 April 2026. He was nominated by the Council of the European Union and confirmed by the European Parliament, serving a five-year term with the possibility of one extension. Michaud previously served as Executive Director of the EBA since September 2020.

FMA Cancels Saanvi 2022 Limited's Financial Advice Provider Licence

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has cancelled the Financial Advice Provider licence of Saanvi 2022 Limited for failing to meet its licence obligations. The FMA found serious failures in trust, governance, and professional standards, including the submission of altered documents and undisclosed referral arrangements.

FMA Imposes €5,000 Fine for Unauthorised Investment Advice

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed a EUR 5,000 fine against a natural person for providing unauthorised investment advice related to financial instruments. The penal order is not yet final.

FMA Warns on Terrorist Financing and Urges Caution with Donations

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has issued new consumer guidance on preventing terrorist financing. The guidance, titled 'Funding Terrorism? Not with My Money!', educates consumers on how they might unwittingly be involved in terrorist financing through donations or online payments, especially via social media or crypto-assets.

FMA NZ Speech on Financial Advice Access and Digital Innovation

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand released findings from a review into access to financial advice. The review focused on consumer preferences, business models, digital advice, and ease of provision. The FMA aims to improve access to quality financial advice for New Zealanders.

Report on Access to Financial Advice in New Zealand

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand has published a report detailing findings on access to financial advice. The report, released on March 25, 2026, includes two volumes: one on challenges and opportunities for the financial advice sector, and another on consumer research findings.

FMA Review Identifies Opportunities to Improve Financial Advice Access

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand has published findings from its review into access to financial advice. The review identified opportunities to improve accessibility, particularly for under-represented groups, and highlighted structural and operational barriers within the sector. The FMA plans to engage with providers to implement practical solutions.

IPO Scam Explained by FMA NZ

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand has published guidance explaining Initial Public Offering (IPO) scams. The article details how these scams operate, provides warning signs for investors, and outlines actions to take if targeted or scammed.

Mariana Kühnel Represents Austria in EIOPA's Highest Committee

Mariana Kühnel, Executive Director of the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), has been appointed as Austria's representative to the Board of Supervisors of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA). This appointment signifies Austria's continued active participation in European financial supervision, with a focus on efficiency and data utilization.

Austrian FMA: Foreign Currency Loans Fell 4.0% in Q4 2025

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) reported that outstanding foreign currency loans to private households fell by 4.0% in Q4 2025, now totaling €5.23 billion. Since the FMA banned new FX loans in 2008, the volume has decreased by 91%.