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  1. 1 June 2012

    KiwiSaver sale and distribution guidance

    This guidance note provides guidance on the FMAs expectations for the sale of KiwiSaver schemes within the requirements and spirit of the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (the Act). This guidance focuses on factors FMA will take into account when considering whether advice is given, and if so, whether the advice is categorised as a class or personalised service.
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    KiwiSaver providers, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes
    Type
    PDF, Guidance

  2. 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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    Page

  3. 5 October 2020

    Investing Myth #5: 'Real investors play the share market'

    ‘Real investors play the share market’ is a myth that is debunked by Mary Holm for the FMA on this page. Find out more about how an investment in KiwiSaver or a bank deposit is an investment.
    Tags
    Shares, Ways to invest, Investing, Investment basics, Consumer
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    Page

  4. 18 April 2018

    General stocktake of fund updates

    Quarterly fund updates (fund updates) let investors know important information about their managed fund, such as how it is performing, what it is costing them, and what their fund is investing in.
    Tags
    Roles, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Offers of financial products, Reports and Papers, Business
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    Page

  6. 30 September 2022

    AIA to pay $700,000 penalty for false and misleading representations to customers

    The Auckland High Court has ordered life insurer AIA to pay a pecuniary penalty of $700,000 for making false and/or misleading representations to some customers, following proceedings brought by the FMA.
    Tags
    Media release, Investigations, Judgment, Insurance Providers, Business, News & Insights, Enforcement
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    Page

  7. 14 May 2021

    New default KiwiSaver settings designed to benefit members

    The Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) notes the Government’s announcement today regarding new KiwiSaver default provider arrangements, these include new settings that offer a package of benefits for default KiwiSaver members.
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    Media release, KiwiSaver providers, Roles, Business, Consumer, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Supervisor
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    Page

  8. 29 February 2012

    FMA warns of illegal offer by Makko Securities to advise on Facebook IPO

    The Financial Markets Authority is warning the public of an illegal offer by Makko Securities and its Senior Account Manager, Roy Lochen, to provide broking services in relation to the proposed Initial Public Offering of Facebook and other securities.
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    Media release, Formal warning, Powers, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  9. 10 March 2023

    Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (FSLAA)

    The Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (FSLAA) introduces a new framework for giving financial advice in New Zealand. Read a summary of the changes, the FMA's role, who needs a licence and get information on how to apply for a licence on these pages.
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    Compliance, New Financial Advice regime, Authorised body under a FAP, Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Roles, Business, Interposed persons under new financial advice regime, Nominated representatives
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  10. 15 March 2021

    Understanding the risks

    Online investing platforms enable you to trade shares and other financial products online. Take a look at risks that come with using and investing with an online investment platform.
    Tags
    Online investing platforms, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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    Page

  11. 5 July 2024

    About

    The Financial Markets Authority regulates financial markets in New Zealand’s. We were established in 2011 as an Independent Crown Entity. Find out more about our purpose, board and leadership team, and how we regulate and enforce the law on this page.
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    Regulation, Business, FMA
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  12. 18 November 2019

    Audit quality Director's guide 2019

    The Audit Quality Directors Guide 2019 handbook is aimed at directors of FMCreporting entities. It sets out how you, as a director, can contribute to the quality of your audit, as well as what you can expect from the FMA and your auditor.
    Tags
    Directors, Roles, Auditors, Business
    Type
    PDF, Information Sheet

  13. 12 November 2020

    Audit Quality Director's Guide 2020

    The Audit Quality Directors Guide 2020 handbook is aimed at directors of FMCreporting entities. It sets out how you, as a director, can contribute to the quality of your audit, as well as what you can expect from the FMA and your auditor.
    Tags
    Directors, Roles, Auditors, Business
    Type
    PDF, Information Sheet

  14. 15 November 2018

    Incentives for bank staff too highly focused on sales - November 2018

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) published Bank Incentive Structures, its thematic review of how banks in New Zealand incentivise their staff. The report sits alongside the recently published joint FMA/Reserve Bank of New Zealand Conduct and Culture review of New Zealand’s banks.
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    Banking, Media release, Business, News & Insights
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    Page

  15. 18 April 2018

    General stocktake of fund updates

    General stocktake of fund updates lets investors know important information about their managed fund, such as how it is performing, what it is costing them, and what their fund is investing in. By law, they must follow a standard format designed to make it easy to compare funds and be understood by non-expert investors.
    Tags
    Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor
    Type
    Page, Guidance