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  1. 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.
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    Online investing platforms, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  2. 4 March 2020

    Foreign exchange trading

    Forex trading is the buying and selling of foreign currencies. People trade in forex either to try to make a quick profit by betting on the changing value of a currency or to provide certainty about the cost of future foreign currency payments (called ‘hedging’).The risk of online foreign exchange trading is high. We regularly receive complaints and enquiries from consumers who have lost money in online forex trading. Find out more about the risks and returns here.
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    Foreign exchange, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  4. 5 October 2020

    Mary Holm’s introductory guide to investing

    Hits and Myths is an introductory guide to investing written by Mary Holm for the FMA. In this booklet she sets the record straight on eight common myths about investing. It’s a quick guide for anyone who’s thinking about or already dabbling in investing – and wants to know more.
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    Investing, Investment basics, Investing guides, Consumer
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  5. 3 October 2022

    World Investor Week 2022

    “A goal without a plan is just a wish” Having a well-thought-out plan is an important first step in your investing journey. Learn more #WorldInvestorWeek2022
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    World Investor Week, Campaigns, Investing, Consumer
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  6. 23 April 2024

    Finance professionals

    The business pages provide financial market participants with guidance and information to fulfil your ongoing licence and regulatory obligations.
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    Compliance, Business, FMA
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  7. 20 May 2022

    Fair dealing

    Underpinning the breadth of the FMC Act are the fair dealing provisions, which set out the core standards of behaviour that those operating in the financial markets must comply with. This webpage provides an overview of why the fair dealing and stop order provisions are important, who must comply with these requirements, the principles the FMA applies when assessing compliance, our enforcement approach and how you can report possible breaches.
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    Fair dealing, Business
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  9. 29 July 2022

    Financial reporting exemptions

    We have regulatory powers to grant financial reporting exemptions and vary public accountability designations. Our aim is to find a balance between ensuring businesses provide appropriate financial information for those who need it and minimising costs for those providing it.
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    Exemptions, Secondary legislation, Business
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 8 October 2021

    Guide to taking part in a rights issue

    FMA article about taking part in a rights issue or rights offer.
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    Shares, Ways to invest, Investing, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  14. 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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  15. 13 July 2018

    CBL investigation update

    The FMA has completed a preliminary assessment of the information obtained as part of the CBL investigation to date and has concerns about potential breaches of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and the Companies Act 1993. Read more.
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    Media release, Cases, Business, News & Insights, Enforcement
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