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  1. 5 October 2022

    Ethical finance

    The FMA supports ethical finance and New Zealand’s transition to an integrated financial system – one that looks beyond financial returns to also consider non-financial factors. Read more about our role in an integrated financial system on this page.
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    Ethical finance, Climate related disclosure, Business
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  2. 20 June 2023

    Focus areas

    The FMA uses a range of tools to support the functioning of financial markets and services, and compliance with legislation. This section contains information about conduct regulation, ethical finance, climate related disclosures, innovation in financial markets, AML/CFT and consultations. 
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    AML/CFT, Offer information, Consultations, Exemptions, Roles, Conduct, Designations, Ethical finance, Business, FMA
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  3. 3 October 2023

    Compliance approach

    FMA takes a risk-based approach to our monitoring and surveillance activities, meaning we prioritise resources to those participants or practices that present the greatest risk to fair, efficient and transparent financial markets.
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    Compliance, Business
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  4. 8 August 2022

    When to contact us and who else may be able to help

    Whilst the FMA is always happy to help, In some situations, there are other Agencies and organisations who are best placed to help. This page has a list of links to other organisations that could be better placed to help based on your needs.
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  5. 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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  6. 6 September 2023

    KiwiSaver

    KiwiSaver is a voluntary work-based savings scheme set up by the Government to encourage New Zealanders to prepare for retirement.This page helps you understand KiwiSaver so that you can make informed investment decisions.
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer
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  7. 28 November 2022

    Cryptocurrencies

    Cryptocurrencies are high risk, speculative products that operate differently to traditional investments. Only invest what you can afford to lose and use New Zealand-based platforms to give yourself some level of protection.
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    Crypptocurrencies, Consumer
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  8. 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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  9. 15 March 2021

    How do I find an adviser?

    There are a number of ways you can choose a Financial Advice Provider. The key is to know what you want to achieve from that advice, then do your homework to make sure you choose a Financial Advice Provider who meets your needs.
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    Financial advice, Get advice, Mortgage advice, Insurance advice, Investment advice, Investing, Consumer
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  10. 24 May 2021

    What to expect from your financial adviser

    When you deal with a licensed financial advice provider NZ law entitles you to minimum standards of service. Most financial advice providers must be licensed by the Financial Markets Authority. Learn more about what to expect from your financial adviser
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    Consumer
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 13 October 2022

    Offers of financial products

    Issuers are involved in first making a financial product available. They include a debt security, an equity security, a managed investment product, and a derivative. View more about offers of financial product and obligations of those offering financial products in New Zealand on this page.
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    Offer information, Offer disclosure for equity and debt offers, Roles, Business
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  15. 7 March 2023

    Investing basics

    Understand the basics of investing by working out what kind of investor you are and learning the skills to manage your investments confidently. Helping investors make better informed decisions.
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    Investing, Investment basics, Consumer
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