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  1. 4 March 2020

    Derivatives

    Derivatives are complex financial instruments, and trading them is not a suitable ‘investment’ for most consumers. They are designed to track the value of something without the need to actually buy or sell that underlying thing and are used by professionals to manage risk or to speculate. Learn more about the risks and returns of investing in derivatives here.
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    Derivatives, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  2. 25 January 2021

    Types of investments

    There are many ways to invest your money, though some investments are riskier than others. What’s right for you will depend on your investment goals and investing experience. Watch our video to learn more.
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    Investing, Ways to invest, Consumer
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  3. 7 June 2024

    Scam basics

    This FMA webpage talks about types of scams, how to avoid being scammed, how to report a scam, COVID-19 scams and how to have a scam warning removed.
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    Consumer, Scams
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  4. 5 September 2013

    Joint investigation results in charges for Strategic Planning Group

    Following a joint investigation into the activities of Auckland based company Strategic Planning Group Limited (SPG), the SFO and FMA have laid charges against former financial adviser Andrew Hrothgar Robinson. Read more.
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    Cases, Media release, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  5. 5 October 2015

    FMA 2015 KiwiSaver report shows investment returns and withdrawals reach all-time highs

    The Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) latest report into KiwiSaver activity shows funds flowing into KiwiSaver at an all-time high during the 12 months to 31 March 2015. Investment returns were the biggest component of positive fund flows while the level of withdrawals also increased to the largest level since KiwiSaver began.
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    KiwiSaver providers, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Media release, Managed investment schemes, Roles, Business, Consumer, News & Insights
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  6. 6 August 2020

    KiwiSaver statements starting to help members take action

    A survey that the FMA has done shows that some KiwiSaver members who recalled seeing their projected lump sum planned to take some form of action. The most common planned action was increasing contributions.
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    Media release, KiwiSaver providers, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Managed investment schemes, Roles, Business, Consumer, FMA, News & Insights
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  7. 29 August 2013

    David Ross pleads guilty

    Wellington financial adviser David Robert Gilmour Ross (63) today pleaded guilty in the Wellington District Court to charges laid by the SFO and the FMA. Read more.
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    Media release, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  8. 20 March 2020

    FMA COVID-19 Update 20 March 2020

    We are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation and thinking carefully about all necessary actions to ensure customers and investors are protected and markets continue to function well.
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    COVID-19, News & Insights
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  9. 11 November 2014

    Directors of SPI companies agree to enforceable undertakings

    Murray Rex Alcock and Allister Ronald Knight (the Directors), of the various entities comprising the SPI group of companies (including SPI Property Fund Limited), have provided enforceable undertakings to the FMA. Read more.
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    Media release, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  10. 25 May 2015

    Pacific Edge Limited

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a warning to Pacific Edge Limited (Pacific Edge) in relation to alleged breaches of continuous disclosure obligations.
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    Scams
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  11. 29 May 2014

    FMA issues formal warning to St Laurence directors - investigation closed

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has closed its investigation into St Laurence Limited (in liquidation) and has formally warned eight directors of St Laurence Limited in respect of potential breaches of the Securities Act.
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    Media release, News & Insights, Enforcement
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