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  1. 29 June 2016

    Replacing life insurance — who benefits?

    The FMA has previously raised concerns about the extent of replacement business in the life insurance industry. In response to these concerns, we initiated a review to determine whether insurance churn exists in the New Zealand market and, if it does, whether it harms consumers. Download the full report on this page.
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    Reports and Papers, Authorised body under a FAP, Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Roles, Insurance Providers, Financial Institutions, Business, News & Insights
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  2. 18 May 2022

    Fund managers’ inconsistent performance measurement and cost of fees reduces benefits to investors

    The managers of New Zealand managed investment schemes (MIS or KiwiSaver/fund managers) are showing repeatable performance, relative to appropriate market indices. However, the benefits of their skill to investors in some funds is reduced by fees, and the costs of commission paid by managers to third parties.
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    Roles, Media release, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Supervisor
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  3. 24 June 2021

    How to operate

    Getting prepared for licensing covers: who will need a licence under the new financial advice regime; the different ways to operate under the new regime, and provides an easy-to-navigate tool that will help guide you through the options if you're unsure how you wish to operate. See more.
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    New Financial Advice regime, Client money or property services provider, Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Roles, Business, Interposed persons under new financial advice regime, Nominated representatives
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  4. 26 August 2013

    New website and Twitter account for FMA

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has launched two communication tools which will enhance the way it works with market participants, investors and the media.
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    Media release, News & Insights
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  6. 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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  8. 28 February 2023

    Deciding how to invest

    Deciding how you wish to invest? Read about the three most important things to consider before you invest: risk, return and cost.
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    Investing, Consumer
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  12. 5 December 2022

    How to identify a product disclosure statement (PDS) or prospectus scam

    FMA has issued this article about how to identify and avoid PDS or prospectus scams as a result of an increase in fake investment documents targeting New Zealand investors.
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    Investor information, Suspected scam, Article, Consumer, News & Insights, Scams
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