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  1. 9 September 2021

    ‘No action’ relief as a result of COVID-19

    COVID-19 is having a significant impact on many market participants. We recognise that this may lead to practical difficulties which affect their ability to meet their regulatory obligations. Where a market participant breaches, or expects to breach, a regulatory obligation as a result of the COVID-19 circumstances and seeks relief from the FMA, the primary approach we intend to take is ‘no-action’.
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    COVID-19, News & Insights
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  2. 4 October 2018

    Gold and other commodities

    Commodities like gold are often used to spread risk because their price tends to move at different times to other types of investments. But investing in commodities is not low risk. Understand the risks and what to look out for here.
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    Gold, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 4 October 2018

    Peer-to-peer lending

    Peer-to-peer lending providers match people who want loans with people who might be willing to fund those loans. You may be offered a high interest rate, but this is because you take more risk. Find out more about peer-to-peer lending along with the risks and returns here.
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    Peer to peer, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  6. 2 July 2021

    Administrators of financial benchmarks

    Financial benchmarks are prices, rates, figures or indexes that are referenced in financial products or contracts. On this page, you will find out more about licensing of administrators of financial benchmarks; compliance obligations; costs of licensing and exemptions available to administrators of financial benchmarks.
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    Administrators of financial benchmarks, Licensing & registration, Roles, Obligations, Business
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  7. 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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  8. 29 November 2019

    Council of Financial Regulators sets work priorities for 2020

    The Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR) has announced its work priorities for the coming year.
    The work programme includes seven separate work streams, each led by one of the CoFR agencies, but involving all the members (alongside other government agencies as necessary) in a coordinated effort to tackle issues that reach across the financial system.
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    Media release, Governance, FMA, News & Insights
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  9. 17 December 2020

    Exchange-traded funds

    Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) can be a simple and affordable way of investing in the sharemarket. ETFs enable you to invest in a diverse range of investments, through either a one-off lump sum or a regular savings plan. Learn more about ETFs, understand the risks and returns before you invest.
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    ETFs, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  10. 24 June 2021

    Investor capability and consumer insights

    Capable, confident and well-informed investors are an essential part of healthy financial markets. Part of the FMA's role is to help investors build this capability and to seek insights from both investors and consumers of other financial services. This page explains the objective of the FMA in building customer capability and how we approach our work in building a safe and transparent financial market.
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    Regulation, Business, FMA
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  11. 6 October 2021

    Hearings

    The FMA will provide you with an opportunity for a hearing in person in certain circumstances if you are impacted by a decision of the FMA. If you have the right to a hearing, we will let you know. This page outlines our approach to conducting hearings and explains the process we follow if you are entitled to a hearing and request one.
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    Activity, Enforcement
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  12. 15 March 2021

    Frequently asked questions

    The FMA answers many questions on a daily basis. We have recorded the most frequently asked questions on this page. Check this page first before submitting your question to us - it may save you time. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for then please submit your question to us via [email protected] or call our helpline on 0800 434 566. .
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    Business
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  13. 14 March 2023

    Client money or property services provider

    A 'custodial service' is provided if client money or client property is held by a person in trust for, or on behalf of, a client (or another person nominated by the client) under an agreement. On this page you will find out more about custodial services or client property service providers; licensing and registration requirements; obligations and exemptions.
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    Compliance, New Financial Advice regime, Client money or property services provider, Obligations, Licensing & registration, Roles, Business
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  14. 2 August 2023

    Exemptions

    The FMA has wide powers to provide exemptions to persons or transactions from some financial markets law requirements. These powers enable us to remove rigidities in the law and ensure requirements for businesses are reasonable and cost-effective. Read more about exemptions; exemption categories; how to apply for an exemption including digital advice exemptions on this page.
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    Exemptions, Business
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  15. 29 August 2023

    Investing

    We all invest for the same reason – to grow our money. In this section of the FMA website we provide you with the fundamentals of managing your investments to meet your risk profile and goals.
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    Investing, Consumer
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