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  1. 12 December 2023

    Bank of China – Fake term deposits

    A scam offering fake term deposits using the name of Bank of China (New Zealand) is targeting New Zealanders. Scammers are sending out highly professional-looking product disclosure statements featuring Bank of China’s name, logo, address and registration details.
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    Suspected scam, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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  2. 13 December 2023

    Co-operative Bank – Fake term deposits

    A scam offering fake term deposits using the name of Co-operative Bank is targeting New Zealanders.
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    Suspected scam, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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  4. 18 January 2024

    Bank of America – Fake term deposits and bonds

    A scam offering fake term deposits and bonds using the name of Bank of America (Australia) is targeting New Zealanders. Scammers are sending out highly professional looking product disclosure statements which feature the Bank of America’s name, address, logo and registration details.
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    Suspected scam, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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  5. 25 January 2024

    Matthew Hill admits breaching Financial Markets legislation

    The FMA confirmed Matthew Geoffrey Hill, the former CEO of NZX-listed New Talisman Gold Mines Limited, has admitted making false and misleading representations in breach of FMCA.
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    Media release, Enforceable undertaking, Powers, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  6. 26 January 2024

    Altera Global Limited – Suspected scam

    FMA have received a report that Altera Global representatives have been targeting individuals on social media, trying to convince them to invest funds. This is a common online scam tactic.
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    Suspected scam, Scams
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  7. 30 January 2024

    Express Options – Unregistered financial service provider

    We are aware of a New Zealand resident who has invested with Express Options and is now having difficulties withdrawing funds. Express Options is not registered as a financial service provider.
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    Investor warning, Consumer
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  8. 2 February 2024

    Forbes Capital Partners – Suspected scam

    Investor warning: We received a complaint that representatives of FCP had befriended a NZ resident on social media and encouraged him to invest money. When he attempted to withdraw his money, FCP withheld the funds and told him to pay an advance fee.
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    Suspected scam, Scams
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  10. 16 February 2024

    Riseup Trade – Suspected scam

    The FMA considers Forex a derivative. Entities offering derivative services in New Zealand are required to hold a derivatives issuer licence. Riseup Trade does not hold this type of licence, nor is it registered on the Financial Service Providers Register.
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    Derivative Issuer, Suspected scam, Derivatives, Roles, Business, Consumer, Scams
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  11. 22 September 2023

    Finex Group – Suspected scam

    Finex Group offers financial products including forex and cryptocurrency trading, financial education, and advice to New Zealanders. It falsely claims it is a regulated entity, however, is not listed under the Financial Services Provider or New Zealand Companies registers.
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    Suspected scam, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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  14. 6 March 2024

    Trent and Castle – Cold calling, unregistered

    We have received a report of Trent and Castle representatives cold calling New Zealand residents and offering stock broking and managed investments plans.
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    Suspected scam, Investor warning, Consumer, Scams
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  15. 22 January 2024

    Financial Institution licensing

    Any registered bank, licensed insurer, or licensed non-bank deposit taker in the business of providing one or more relevant services needs to hold a financial institution licence to continue operating, if that service is received by a consumer in New Zealand. This page covers everything you need to know about Financial Insitution licencing.
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    Banking, Licensing & registration, Insurance Providers, Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (CoFI), Financial Institutions, Managed Investment Schemes, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes
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