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  1. 4 March 2020

    Derivatives

    Derivatives are complex financial instruments, and trading them is not a suitable ‘investment’ for most consumers. They are designed to track the value of something without the need to actually buy or sell that underlying thing and are used by professionals to manage risk or to speculate. Learn more about the risks and returns of investing in derivatives here.
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    Derivatives, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  5. 28 January 2021

    FMA releases review of NZX technology issues

    A review of NZX by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), released today, has found the stock exchange failed to meet its licensed market operator obligations due to insufficient technology resources.
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    Compliance, FMC Act, Legislation, Roles, Media release, Business, FMA, Market operator, News & Insights
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  6. 14 March 2023

    Client money or property services provider

    A 'custodial service' is provided if client money or client property is held by a person in trust for, or on behalf of, a client (or another person nominated by the client) under an agreement. On this page you will find out more about custodial services or client property service providers; licensing and registration requirements; obligations and exemptions.
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    Compliance, New Financial Advice regime, Client money or property services provider, Obligations, Licensing & registration, Roles, Business
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  7. 15 October 2013

    FMP Medical Services Limited

    Financial Markets Authority made orders under section 43G{l}(c} and section 43F(l}(a} of the Securities Act 1978, cancelling registration of the registered combined prospectus and investment statement for an issue of equity securities of FMP Medical Services Limited and prohibiting the distribution of the Offer Document. Read more.
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    Stop Order, Powers, Enforcement
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  8. 4 October 2018

    Managed funds

    When you invest in a managed fund, your money is pooled with other investors’ money and is spread across different kinds of investments. A manager chooses how the fund is invested according to the rules set out for each fund and each investor owns a proportion of the total fund. You can invest in a single fund or a mix of funds. Managed funds allow for investment diversity and can be a good investment option. Learn how managed funds work and the different types available.
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    Managed funds, Ways to invest, Investing, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer
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  9. 11 September 2023

    World Investor Week 2023

    The New Zealand theme for World Investor Week 2023 is ethical investing, aiming to empower investors to confidently make investing decisions that are aligned with their values.
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    Investing, Campaigns, World Investor Week, Campaigns, Consumer, News & Insights
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  10. 23 May 2019

    Superannuation products

    Superannuation schemes are managed fund investments. When you save via a superannuation scheme, your money is pooled with other New Zealander’s in your scheme and is spread across different kinds of investments. Some schemes offer additional benefits such as life or disability insurance. If you’re considering joining a workplace savings scheme instead of KiwiSaver, make sure you compare the benefits first.
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer
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  11. 29 August 2013

    Phoenix Forex Limited

    We believe that Phoenix Forex’s claims about the level of returns made by the Oak FX foreign exchange trading system are untrue, and that Phoenix Forex is misrepresenting the profitability of, and risks associated with, its trading system.
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    Suspected scam, Scams
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  12. 8 August 2022

    When to contact us and who else may be able to help

    Whilst the FMA is always happy to help, In some situations, there are other Agencies and organisations who are best placed to help. This page has a list of links to other organisations that could be better placed to help based on your needs.
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  13. 5 October 2020

    Investing Myth #3: 'Investing is just too risky'

    ‘Investing is just too risky’ is an investment myth that is debunked by Mary Holm for the FMA on this page. She talks about investments available at all risk levels.
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    Investment basics, Investing, Consumer
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  14. 15 March 2021

    Crypto asset service providers

    This page provides information about your obligations if you provide a ‘financial service’ related to crypto assets in New Zealand. Read more about types of financial products, initial coin offers, registration, AML/CFT obligations and fair dealing requirements
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    Cryptocurrencies, Compliance, Roles, Fair dealing, Obligations, Offer information, Licensing & registration, Business
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  15. 24 May 2019

    How to be a smart investor

    FMA article that explains what it takes to be a smart investor including basic investment principles, getting financial advice and creating a sound investment plan.
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    Investing, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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