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  1. 30 May 2014

    new governance and accountability framework for mis managers and their licensed supervisors 2014

    The FMC Act introduces an accountability framework for managed investment schemes (MIS).
    The requirements include a statutory duty of care on both managers and supervisors of managed investment schemes. Both must also act in the best interests of investors. Managers and supervisors need to have a clear
    understanding of their respective roles and understand they will be held to account for their actions.
    Tags
    Governance, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor, Roles, Business, FMA
    Type
    PDF, Information Sheet

  2. 13 November 2018

    Crowdfunding

    Crowdfunding works by many people (the crowd) putting in small amounts of money to raise funds for a company or project.
    When you put money into an equity crowdfunding project, you're buying shares. Typically this will be in small or start-up businesses, meaning you become a part owner of the business. It's important to understand the risks of investing in crowdfunding. Read more here.
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    Crowdfunding, Consumer
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  3. 11 June 2021

    Temporary extension for certain reporting deadlines

    The FMA is providing temporary relief to eligible entities a one-month extension to file their audited financial statements and comply with certain related reporting deadlines. The relief is available for eligible entities with balance dates between 31 March 2021 and 31 December 2021. Some conditions apply.
    Tags
    COVID-19, News & Insights
    Type
    Page, Financial reporting

  4. 8 November 2022

    Mortgage advice

    A mortgage adviser works with you to: Understand your needs and goals, work out what you can afford to borrow, find options to suit your situation and more. A mortgage adviser is a go-between who deals with banks or other lenders to arrange a home loan for you.
    Tags
    Financial advice, Get advice, Mortgage advice, Investing, Consumer
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    Page

  5. 13 September 2018

    Guide to being an effective director

    The essentials of being an effective director outlines some of the essential behaviours directors should demonstrate to meet legal, regulatory and ethical standards for directors, and tells you where you can go to find out more.
    Tags
    Directors, Roles, Business
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  6. 23 June 2023

    Monitoring Climate Disclosures: Paving the way for transparency and accountability

    Jenika Phipps, Manager Climate Related Disclosures talks about monitoring climate disclosures towards transparency and accountability in this opinion piece from the FMA.
    Tags
    Authorised body under a FAP, Banking, Ethical finance, Insurance Providers, Climate related disclosure, Financial Institutions, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights
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    Page

  7. 28 November 2022

    TupuToa interns – welcome to the FMA

    The FMA has welcomed eight new interns who will be working full-time with us over the university summer break as a part of TupuToa Internship Programme.
    Tags
    FMA people, Article, FMA, News & Insights
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    Page

  8. 18 July 2018

    Conflicted conduct in the insurance industry

    Our latest review on conflicted conduct in the insurance industry focuses on how QFEs mitigate risks through their operational policies and procedures when selling replacement policies. Our previous work focuses on RFAa and AFAs.
    Tags
    Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Roles, Reports and Papers, Business, News & Insights
    Type
    Page, Report

  9. 1 November 2015

    Risk indicators and description of managed funds - guidance note

    This guidance is for managers and supervisors of managed funds. It gives guidance on how to calculate risk indicators, when to update a PDS, how to describe a fund’s volatility, and in certain cases how to name your fund.
    Tags
    KiwiSaver providers, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  10. 29 August 2018

    Helping KiwiSaver members weather investment storms

    In preparation for Sorted Money Week 2018 the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is launching an online quiz to help younger KiwiSaver members understand how to react when investments rise and fall in stormy markets.
    Tags
    KiwiSaver providers, Media release, Roles, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Business, Consumer, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights
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    Page

  11. 15 May 2023

    NZ RegCo - MOU

    This memorandum of understanding (MOU) sets out the framework for engagement and cooperation between the FMA and NZ RegCo, which takes into account their complementary regulatory roles.
    Tags
    Regulatory cooperation, FMA
    Type
    PDF, MOU

  12. 16 December 2021

    Cryptocurrency trading without consent - Warning about kiwi-ex.com website and kiwicoinex.com

    Warning: We recommend caution when dealing with the website, www.kiwi-ex.com, as the FMA is concerned this website may be operating a scam. The website is offering a platform for investors to trade in cryptocurrencies. We received a report of trades being conducted in an investor's account, without their knowledge or consent, by the website.
    Tags
    Imposter website, Suspected scam, Scams
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    Page

  13. 24 January 2023

    Financial Markets Conduct Act

    The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 forms the foundation that allows the FMA to provide quality regulation in financial services and capital markets here in NZ. Read more about the Financial Markets Conduct Act here.
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  14. 13 November 2019

    Guide to diversifying

    FMA guide to how and why you should diversify your investments.
    Tags
    Bonds, Managed funds, Shares, Ways to invest, Investing, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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    Page

  15. 9 February 2021

    Choosing an online investing platform

    Online investing platforms enable you to trade shares and other financial products online. We give you things to think about when choosing an online investing platform
    Tags
    Online investing platforms, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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