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  1. 16 January 2024

    Banking

    The FMA regulates certain products that may be offered by banks (e.g. managed funds) to you. The FMA is interested in the overall conduct of banks. THe FMA does not have a direct legislative mandate for regulating the conduct of providers of core retail banking (such as lending, credit and bank accounts).
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    Consumer banking, Consumer
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  2. 10 October 2022

    Ethical investing

    Ethical investing, responsible investing, green finance, sustainable investing, social investing, ESG. Whatever you call it, many of us are keen to align our investment choices to our values. But before you jump in because an investment claims to be ‘ethical’, take a deeper look at what you’re investing in and other factors you may need to consider.
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    Bonds, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  3. 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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  4. 24 May 2021

    What to expect from your financial adviser

    When you deal with a licensed financial advice provider NZ law entitles you to minimum standards of service. Most financial advice providers must be licensed by the Financial Markets Authority. Learn more about what to expect from your financial adviser
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    Consumer
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  5. 16 January 2024

    Insurance

    When you buy insurance products, you have certain rights and your provider has obligations to make sure you're treated fairly and those products suit your needs. The FMA monitors both insurers and the financial advisers selling insurance products to ensure they are delivering those outcomes.

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    Insurance, Life insurance, General and other insurance, Consumer
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  6. 21 January 2023

    Disputes and consumer protection

    The Banking Ombudsman investigates and resolves disputes between customers and their banks.
    They also deal with complaints about a range of non-bank financial service providers. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is the prudential supervisor of banks and insurance companies.
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    Consumer
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  7. 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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  8. 15 March 2021

    Insurance advice

    An insurance adviser works with you to: Understand your needs and goals, work out what you can afford to pay in premiums, find options to suit your situation an more. An insurance adviser is a go-between who deals with insurers to arrange your insurance. They will also help if you need to claim on your insurance.
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    Financial advice, Get advice, Insurance advice, Investing, Consumer
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  9. 8 May 2023

    Contact

    Find out how to contact the FMA if you wish to ask us a question; make a complaint; contact our helplines, visit our offices or make a media enquiry.
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    FMA
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  10. 22 January 2024

    Independent trustees

    You'll need a licence if you are appointed as an independent trustee of a restricted KiwiSaver scheme or a workplace superannuation or legacy scheme. Every restricted managed investment scheme must have at least one licensed independent trustee. See more about the licensing and registration and compliance obligations of independent trustees on this page.
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    Compliance, Independent trustee, Roles, Obligations, Licensing & registration, Business
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  11. 31 July 2023

    Financial market infrastructures

    Financial market infrastructures (FMIs) provide channels through which payments, securities, derivatives or other financial transactions are cleared, settled or recorded. Well-functioning and efficient FMIs play a critical role in promoting financial stability and economic growth. Read more about Financial Market Infrastructures (FMI) on this page.
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    Compliance, Financial market infrastructures, Roles, Business
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  12. 4 February 2020

    KiwiSaver projections

    We can help you understand how your KiwiSaver savings projection might calculated. From April 2020, your personal annual KiwiSaver statement will show you what your KiwiSaver savings may be worth at age 65.
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    Investing, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer
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  13. 7 March 2023

    Investing basics

    Understand the basics of investing by working out what kind of investor you are and learning the skills to manage your investments confidently. Helping investors make better informed decisions.
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    Investing, Investment basics, Consumer
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