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  1. 28 February 2023

    Deciding how to invest

    Deciding how you wish to invest? Read about the three most important things to consider before you invest: risk, return and cost.
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    Investing, Consumer
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  2. 4 October 2018

    Property investment

    Property investment is one of the most popular types of investment in New Zealand, and often one of the biggest investments we ever make. Property investors are exposed to risk for a longer time, so it’s important to understand the risks before you invest.
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    Property investment, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  3. 13 September 2018

    Guide to being an effective director

    The essentials of being an effective director outlines some of the essential behaviours directors should demonstrate to meet legal, regulatory and ethical standards for directors, and tells you where you can go to find out more.
    Tags
    Directors, Roles, Business
    Type
    Page, Guidance

  5. 2 August 2022

    Consumer Experience with the Financial Sector Survey 2022

    The Consumer Experience with the Financial Sector survey is our inaugural, nationally representative survey of New Zealand consumers. The FMA commissioned the survey to gain a comprehensive understanding of consumer experiences with the financial sector. The research reveals insights into the mindset and motivations of consumers as they manage their money and deal with financial services firms. This research is part of a commitment by the FMA to build a better understanding of consumers to help shape our regulation of the financial sector and deliver on our objectives. The data also provides valuable insights for the financial services industry, other Government agencies and consumer bodies.
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    Crowdfunding providers, Derivative Issuer, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, Offer information, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Peer-to-peer lending service providers, Supervisor
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    PDF, Research

  6. 24 June 2024

    Spotlight on: Conservative Funds

    The most important thing you can do with your KiwiSaver is make sure you’re in the right fund. The FMA editorial team talks about conservative funds in this article. Find out what a conservative fund is, and who it is most suited for.
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  7. 25 May 2023

    Sustainable? Ethical? The substance must back up the claims

    Paul Gregory, Executive Director Response and Enforcement, FMA talks about greenwashing and how misleading or false claims about social or environmental benefits go to the heart of fair dealing, and how the overall impression provided by marketing materials is critical.
    Tags
    Roles, Business, News & Insights, Supervisor
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    Page

  8. 6 August 2019

    Westpac

    Westpac accepted that it may have contravened fair dealing provisions of the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMCA) and/or possible breaches relating to consumer credit contracts under the Fair Trading Act (FTA).
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    Fair dealing, Enforceable Undertaking, Business, Enforcement
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  9. 25 October 2017

    FMA commentary on ICOs and cryptocurrencies

    Investors must understand the risks involved with cryptocurrencies and associated services before they invest. Read more.
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    Cryptocurrencies, Roles, Media release, Business, Consumer, News & Insights
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    Page

  10. 24 January 2023

    FMA publishes 2022 annual report

    Our 2022 annual report details a year that encompassed four main areas of focus for the regulator: monitoring and oversight of financial market participants; preparations for new financial markets legislation; building investor capability; and enforcement activity.
    Tags
    Media release, News & Insights
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    Page, Annual report, Corporate publications

  11. 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.
    Tags
    Media release, KiwiSaver providers, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Managed investment schemes, Roles, Business, Consumer, FMA, News & Insights
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    Page

  12. 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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  13. 13 July 2022

    Warning regarding unregistered business offering fake pre-IPO shares

    WARNING: The FMA is concerned that Enbridge International Consulting Limited (Enbridge) may be operating a scam via enbridgeconsulting.com (the website). We have received a report from a New Zealand resident about being cold called by Enbridge offering pre-IPO (Initial Public Offering) shares and unable to recover money paid to them.
    Tags
    Suspected scam, Scams
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    Page

  15. 8 April 2024

    Derivatives issuers

    A derivatives issuer that makes a regulated offer of derivatives must be licensed by the FMA. This page contains information about derivatives, obligations for derivatives issuers, and who needs to comply.
    Tags
    Compliance, Derivative Issuer, Obligations, Licensing & registration, Roles, Business
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