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  1. 23 June 2022

    Cyber security and operational systems resilience

    This information sheet assists market services licensees (excluding benchmark administrators) licensed under Part 6 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) to enhance the resilience of their cyber and operational systems. While this information sheet is designed to apply to a broad range of sectors, entities with complex cyber security and operational systems should consider the specific technology requirements and obligations that apply to their sector.
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    Financial Advice Provider, Roles, Business
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    Page, Guidance

  2. 9 July 2021

    AML/CFT regulations update 2021

    New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system is intended to adapt as money laundering and terrorism financing risks evolve. Two regulations, that are a key part of the AML/CFT system, were due to expire. These are the AML/CFT (Exemptions) Regulations 2011 which were scheduled to expire on 30 June 2020, and the AML/CFT (Definitions) Regulations 2011 which partially expire on 27 July 2021. This document sets out the changes and updates made for these regulations. These changes come into force 9 July 2021.
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    AML/CFT, Regulation updates, Roles, Business, Nominated representatives
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    Page, Guidance

  3. 11 August 2022

    Introductory guide to full licence requirements

    This guide is for businesses or individuals applying for a Financial Advice Provider (FAP) full licence. It explains how to complete your online application, including the information you will need at the time you apply when full licensing opens from 15 March 2021.
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    Authorised body under a FAP, Client money or property services provider, Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Roles, Licensing & registration, Business, Interposed persons under new financial advice regime, Nominated representatives
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    Page, Guidance

  4. 16 December 2020

    Complying with the prohibition on the notice of trusts on registers

    This information sheet explains the FMA’s expectations in regards to how issuers of regulated products can comply with the prohibition on the notice of trusts being entered on the register that is required to be kept by the issuer.
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    Roles, Offers of financial products, Derivative Issuer, Business
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    Page, Guidance

  5. 1 December 2020

    Green bonds – same class exclusion

    This information sheet explains the circumstances in which an issuer can make an offer of green bonds under the same class exclusion. It also explains when the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) might consider granting an individual exemption to facilitate offers of green bonds with the same credit characteristics as quoted ‘vanilla’ bonds from the same issuer.
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    Offer information, Offer disclosure for equity and debt offers, Roles, Business
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    Page, Guidance

  6. 24 May 2017

    Licensing overview report 2017

    This report aims to Outline how we applied a flexible approach to applications and explain how the minimum standards and FMC Act eligibility criteria fit together, plus more.
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    Licensing & registration, Reports and Papers, Business, News & Insights
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    Page, Report

  7. 1 December 2014

    Other types: Managed investment schemes

    Other types: Managed investment schemes information sheet outlines a working example of the key activities and indicative timings for each step of the transition for a ‘other types’ of MIS. Other types of MIS includes a range of schemes, often tightly focused – eg property and forestry schemes. Note, excludes property and forestry schemes structured as companies (who are classed as equity issuers).
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    Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor
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    Page, Guidance

  8. 1 December 2014

    Non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs)

    Non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs) information sheet describes the transition to the FMC Act for an NBDTs (Non bank deposit takers). It outlines a working example of the key activities and indicative timings for each step of the transition.
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    Roles, Auditors, Offer disclosure for equity and debt offers, Business, Supervisor
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    Page, Guidance

  9. 14 September 2023

    Kiwi Term Deposits - Comparison website harvesting investor details

    We are concerned that Kiwi Term Deposits may be operating a scam. It operates a website claiming to offer consumers a way to compare and find the best term deposit and bond rates in New Zealand. It states that investments are “fully insured and asset backed by provider”. However, no such scheme is currently offered in New Zealand.
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    Suspected scam, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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  10. 15 September 2023

    Century Trading Group – Imposter website

    We recommend exercising caution when dealing with Century Trading Group. It offers CFD trading opportunities and is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.
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    Imposter website, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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  11. 15 September 2023

    Cluncoin Earn – Imposter website

    We recommend exercising caution when dealing with Cluncoin Earn. It is offering investments and is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.
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    Imposter website, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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  12. 1 December 2014

    Equity Issuers: continuous information sheet

    Equity Issuers: continuous information sheet provides information about the transition to FMC Act for equity issuers. It outlines a working example of the key activities and indicative timings for each step of the transition.
    Tags
    Offer information, Business
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    Page, Guidance

  13. 18 September 2023

    Supporting customers in financial difficulty

    The Commerce Commission and the Financial Markets Authority have collaborated on a joint message that outlines ways that financial service providers (including consumer lenders) can support customers who are experiencing financial difficulty.
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    Reports and Papers, News & Insights
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  14. 18 September 2023

    Jecbit Finance Limited – Unregistered, Imposter website

    We recommend caution when dealing with Jecbit Finance Limited. It offers forex and cryptocurrency investments but is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand. It falsely claims to be a registered company in New Zealand, using the address, NZ Business Number (NZBN) and other business registration details of another company, JEC Finance Limited.
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    Imposter website, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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