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Welcome to New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko.

The FMA is New Zealand's financial markets conduct regulator. We're responsible for promoting and facilitating fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets in New Zealand.

We were established in 2011 as an Independent Crown entity. We are dedicated to promoting and facilitating fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets, characterised by fair access, suitable products, quality advice, transparent actions and integrity. Our goal is to ensure New Zealand businesses, consumers and investors believe the financial services sector works well for them.

Our approach to regulation is based on working closely with the financial services industry. We seek to influence how firms manage risks to consumer and market outcomes. We support innovation, believing that New Zealanders should have access to cutting-edge financial services and products that enhance their lives.

Learn more about what we do

Latest news

NZX receives positive report card
FMA’s 2025 review confirms NZX’s compliance with market operator obligations, highlighting governance, resilience, and regulatory progress.
FMA consults on class exemption for buy-backs of quoted debt securities
FMA seeks feedback on exempting listed issuers from some unsolicited offer rules for debt buy-backs to ease regulation and boost efficiency.
Ice Futures Europe review
Ice Futures Europe (IFEU) is licensed to operate the IFEU derivatives market (the derivatives market) in New Zealand. We are required to report, at le ...
FMA issues infringement notice to Pharmazen Limited
The FMA has issued an infringement notice to Pharmazen Limited for failing to file financial statements on time.
FMA releases Good Cents: Kiwis on savings and debt research
FMA's Good Cents report reveals key insights on Kiwi savings, debt habits, and gaps in financial advice and investment choices.
FMA issues a warning on managed investment scheme
The FMA has issued a public warning about a managed investment scheme operated by Jesse Joseph Vaughan and former NZ company Crypto Partners Limited ( ...

Upcoming events and announcements

25 Jun 2025 Wed 9:00am

NZ Society of Actuaries - Appointed Actuary Forum event

Industry issues and the FMA’s priorities for the year ahead.

09 Jul 2025

CFA Society webinar

22 Jul 2025

New Zealand Risk & Resilience Summit 2025

28 Jul 2025

Financial Markets Law Conference