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  1. 5 October 2020

    Investing Myth #2: 'KiwiSaver isn’t a real investment'

    Mary Holm debunks the myth, ‘KiwiSaver isn’t a real investment’ and talks about the difference between KiwiSaver and other managed funds on this page.
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    Investment basics, Investing, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer
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  2. 12 August 2015

    Life after work - ready or not

    A new study shows that almost half of people over 50 years old have yet to figure out how they will reach their retirement goals. While four in ten people who have already retired, did so without a financial plan for their retirement.
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Media release, Consumer, News & Insights
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  3. 30 September 2022

    AIA to pay $700,000 penalty for false and misleading representations to customers

    The Auckland High Court has ordered life insurer AIA to pay a pecuniary penalty of $700,000 for making false and/or misleading representations to some customers, following proceedings brought by the FMA.
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    Media release, Investigations, Judgment, Insurance Providers, Business, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  4. 23 June 2016

    FMA reports on NZX’s regulatory framework

    The Financial Markets Authority has released its latest annual review of NZX and reports that it is meeting its statutory obligations as a market operator and frontline regulator of those markets.
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    Market operator, Media release, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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  5. 2 April 2024

    FMA opens consultation on potential class exemption for certain green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds

    FMA issues a consultation in response to industry request for a more efficient route to market for green, social and sustainability bonds.
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    Media release, Offer disclosure for equity and debt offers, Ethical finance, Offers of financial products, Managed Investment Schemes, Climate Reporting Entities, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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  6. 6 August 2020

    KiwiSaver statements starting to help members take action

    A survey that the FMA has done shows that some KiwiSaver members who recalled seeing their projected lump sum planned to take some form of action. The most common planned action was increasing contributions.
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    Media release, KiwiSaver providers, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Managed investment schemes, Roles, Business, Consumer, FMA, News & Insights
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  7. 20 February 2018

    FMA publishes 2017 Conduct Outcomes Report

    FMA published its Conduct Outcomes Report for the calendar year 2017, setting out some of the key issues and actions taken by the regulator’s enforcement and supervision teams.
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    Conduct, Media release, Business, News & Insights
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  8. 15 March 2021

    How do I find an adviser?

    There are a number of ways you can choose a Financial Advice Provider. The key is to know what you want to achieve from that advice, then do your homework to make sure you choose a Financial Advice Provider who meets your needs.
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    Financial advice, Get advice, Mortgage advice, Insurance advice, Investment advice, Investing, Consumer
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  9. 4 October 2018

    Gold and other commodities

    Commodities like gold are often used to spread risk because their price tends to move at different times to other types of investments. But investing in commodities is not low risk. Understand the risks and what to look out for here.
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    Gold, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  10. 17 March 2023

    Financial advice regulatory regime - now in full effect

    Financial advice regulatory regime now in full effect and all financial advice providers (FAPs) must hold or operate under a full licence from the FMA if they want to provide regulated financial advice to retail clients.
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    Media release, Authorised body under a FAP, Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, New Financial Advice regime, Roles, Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act (FSLAA), Business, News & Insights, Nominated representatives
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  11. 19 January 2012

    FMA and SFO sign Memorandum of Understanding

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will enhance their already close working relationship and drive greater efficiencies between the two agencies.
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    Media release, FMA, News & Insights
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  12. 3 April 2017

    FMA confirms short-term derivatives to be licensed

    The Financial Markets Authority has today confirmed that businesses selling short-duration derivatives need to be licensed. The Financial Markets Conduct Act introduced licensing for derivatives issuers in December 2014.
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    Derivatives, Ways to invest, Investing, Media release, Consumer, News & Insights
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