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1. 23 April 2024

   Managed investment scheme manager

   A Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) pools money from a number of investors who rely on the investment expertise of the MIS manager. These schemes can be structured in different ways and may invest in a wide range of investments. On this page you will find the licensing and registration and compliance obligations of a MIS manager. You will also find a list of KiwiSaver exempt employers.

2. 20 July 2021

   Offer disclosure for equity and debt offers

   Issuers are involved in first making a financial product available. The FMC Act has requirements for financial product offer information. See those requirements, financial reporting obligations, accountability framework for managed investment schemes and debt securities on this page.

3. 22 January 2024

   Independent trustees

   You'll need a licence if you are appointed as an independent trustee of a restricted KiwiSaver scheme or a workplace superannuation or legacy scheme. Every restricted managed investment scheme must have at least one licensed independent trustee. See more about the licensing and registration and compliance obligations of independent trustees on this page.

4. 4 October 2018

   Managed funds

   When you invest in a managed fund, your money is pooled with other investors’ money and is spread across different kinds of investments. A manager chooses how the fund is invested according to the rules set out for each fund and each investor owns a proportion of the total fund. You can invest in a single fund or a mix of funds. Managed funds allow for investment diversity and can be a good investment option. Learn how managed funds work and the different types available.

5. 4 March 2020

   Cash investments

   Cash investments include savings accounts and term deposits with a bank, credit union or building society. You can also invest cash through a managed fund (this includes KiwiSaver) which pools together money from individuals for investments, managed by a fund manager. Cash investments are relatively safe because you’re promised a fixed interest rate. But the returns you get through interest rates tend to be low, so they’re not always the best option – particularly if you’re saving for retirement. Find out more about the risks, returns and costs associated with investing in cash here.

6. 13 November 2013

   Consultation licensing MIS

   Consultation: Draft minimum standards and licence conditions for managers of non-restricted and registered Managed Investment Schemes (MIS).

7. 19 March 2024

   Licensing application guide - Managed Investment Schemes (MIS) PART B3

   Your guide to applying for a Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) licence under the Financial Markets Conduct Act. All the questions you’ll be asked, the minimum standards you’ll need to show you meet, and information about the details and supporting documents you’ll need to provide. Please make sure you read this guide in conjunction with our ‘Part A’ licensing guide.

8. 16 August 2022

   Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) Manager Climate Reporting Entities Flow Chart

   This flow chart, for Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) Managers, is to help determine if your organisation is a Climate Reporting Entity. This chart is only for guidance. It should not be considered to be, or relied on as, legal advice. Please ensure you undertake your own due diligence.

9. 8 April 2024

   Standard conditions for MIS

   If the FMA grants you a licence to act as a manager of a non-restricted and registered managed investment scheme (MIS manager licence), the licence will be subject to conditions set out in section 402 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act).

10. 20 January 2023

    MIS Sector Risk Assessment 2023

    Findings from the FMA’s assessment of the sector risks and the underlying key risk factors for Managed Investment Schemes (MIS), January 2023

11. 22 June 2021

    MIS liquidity risk management review

    This report contains recommendations on liquidity stress testing frameworks, processes and procedures, following the August 2020 self-assessment survey completed by regulated entities for a two-year period ending 31 December 2019. It will be useful for directors, senior management and investment personnel of managed investment schemes.

12. 12 March 2018

    MIS regulatory returns sample tables

    This spreadsheet should be considered an example of the regulatory return information required by MIS managers.

13. 23 August 2023

    Regulatory returns questions for licensed MIS

    Annual regulatory return information to be provided by licensed MIS providers to the FMA.

14. 13 December 2019

    MIS custody arrangements thematic review 2019

    For any managed investment scheme it’s important that scheme property – money and investments – is kept safe. The function of looking after scheme property is called custody. Under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act), custody for retail managed investment schemes is the responsibility of the independent licensed supervisor. This separates custody functions from management of the scheme, and provides an additional layer of protection for investors.

15. 11 December 2018

    MIS manager valuation and pricing practices

    This information sheet sets out our recommendations following a review of the pricing and valuation practices of Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) managers. It will be of particular interest to MIS managers and their supervisors.