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23 March 2021

Investment warnings signs

Tips to spot investment warning signs that signal it's time to get out of an investment.

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Shares, Ways to invest, Investing, Article, Consumer, News & Insights

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5 July 2019

Statement on the Kiwi Access Card

The status of the new Kiwi Access card is considered to be the same as the older 18+ card for the purposes of the IVCOP. This approach is in-line with the Evidence of Identity standard factsheet on the Kiwi Access Card/18+ Card, which treats them as the same form of identification.

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Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor

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Page, Guidance, Information Sheet
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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10 December 2021

Spotlight on: IPOs

FMA editorial team talks about IPOs and things to look out for before you invest.

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Investor information, Article, Consumer, News & Insights

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3 September 2021

Spotlight on Crypto: Using New Zealand based cryptocurrency trading platforms

Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile, and many investors have been attracted to the spectacular gains in recent times. In this article, the FMA talks about the things you can do to protect yourself if you’re determined to invest in cryptocurrency.

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Cryptocurrencies, Roles, FMA stories, Article, Business, Consumer, News & Insights

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26 March 2020

Managing impacts on financial reporting for FMC reporting entities and Managed Investment Schemes

The rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation is having a significant impact on FMC reporting entities’ financial reporting obligations and the ability to perform audits. Auditors should continue to comply fully with required professional and ethical standards. It is important that sufficient time is taken by both the entity and the auditor to complete the annual financial reporting and auditing process, even if this results in a delay in reporting.
The FMA specifies guidance to auditors for their reporting obligations in these uncertain times.

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COVID-19, FMC Act, Legislation, Business, News & Insights

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Page, Financial reporting
15 March 2023

How to apply for a FAP licence

This page provides a step by step process for how you apply for a FAP licence.

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Financial Advice Provider, Licensing & registration, Roles, Business

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31 March 2023

KiwiSaver Tracker

The FMA no longer publishes the KiwiSaver Tracker. We recommend instead going to Sorted and using the Fundfinder tool.

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Roles, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Disclose register, Reports and Papers, Business, Consumer, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Supervisor

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Page, Resource
8 April 2024

Online Services

Online Services is a secure portal hosted by the FMA for submitting licence applications and, regulatory and scheme information.

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Licensing & registration, Regulatory returns, Business

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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.

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Compliance, Obligations, Licensing & registration, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes

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23 April 2024

Supervisors

Supervisors are appointed to look after investors' interests for some types of financial products and the interests of residents of retirement villages. Supervisors covered by the Financial Markets Supervisors Act 2011 (the FMS Act) are those who supervise debt securities; Registered schemes, including KiwiSaver schemes, specified managed funds and superannuation schemes, and retirement villages.View more about licensing and registration and the obligations of Supervisors in New Zealand on this page.

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Compliance, Obligations, Licensing & registration, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Supervisor

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13 May 2024

Report a scam

If you suspect you have been targeted by an investment or financial scam, report the scam to the FMA.

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Suspected scam, Scams

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15 May 2024

Money with Mary

In our series “Money with Mary,” personal finance legend Mary Holm shares practical tips on a variety of money matters.

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Article, Investing, Consumer, News & Insights

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17 May 2024

New AML/CFT regulations – joint statement by AML/CFT Supervisors on supervisory approach

The Department of Internal Affairs, the Financial Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (‘the Supervisors’) welcome the changes to AML/CFT requirements as a result of the various Amendment Regulations coming into force on 1 June 2024.

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AML/CFT, Authorised body under a FAP, Client money or property services provider, Crowdfunding providers, Derivative Issuer, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), News, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Peer-to-peer lending service providers

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Page, Guidance
1 March 2021

Property syndicates

Joining a property syndicate can be an easy way to get into the property market, but there can be significant risk involved. Learn more before you start.

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Property syndicates, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer

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