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  3. 9 March 2022

    FMA directs Simplicity to remove misleading advertising and improve compliance processes

    The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has directed Simplicity NZ Limited to remove advertising materials that breached fair dealing provisions¹, and ensure future advertising is compliant.
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    Enforceable action, Roles, Media release, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  4. 4 March 2021

    Peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding 2020 data published

    New Zealand’s peer-to-peer lending (P2P) and equity crowdfunding sectors experienced steady growth in the last year, according to data from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
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    Crowdfunding providers, FMC Act, Roles, Legislation, Media release, Business, News & Insights, Peer-to-peer lending service providers
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  7. 6 July 2015

    FMA settlement with Hanover defendants provides $18 million compensation for investors

    FMA has reached a settlement of its civil proceedings against the former directors of Hanover finance companies, and the former directors of a parent firm, Hanover Group Ltd. As part of the settlement, $18 million will be distributed to eligible investors who invested in the Hanover finance companies in the period from 7 December 2007 to 23 July 2008. Read more.
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    Media release, Cases, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  8. 22 December 2021

    Medical Kiwi admits to making false and misleading statements

    Medicinal cannabis company, Medical Kiwi Limited has admitted to breaching the fair dealing provisions of the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMCA). Read more in the media release from the FMA.
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    Crowdfunding providers, Roles, Enforceable action, Media release, Business, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  9. 15 March 2021

    Crypto asset service providers

    This page provides information about your obligations if you provide a ‘financial service’ related to crypto assets in New Zealand. Read more about types of financial products, initial coin offers, registration, AML/CFT obligations and fair dealing requirements
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    Cryptocurrencies, Compliance, Roles, Fair dealing, Obligations, Offer information, Licensing & registration, Business
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  10. 15 February 2023

    FMA issues interim stop order to Validus and its associated persons

    The Financial Markets Authority has issued an Interim Stop Order (Order) to Validus and Associates (registered in Delaware, USA) pursuant to section 465 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the Act).
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    Media release, Enforceable Undertaking, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  11. 26 April 2022

    Spotlight on: NFTs

    The FMA editorial team talks about NFTs in this article.
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    Investing, Insights, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  12. 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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  13. 10 December 2015

    Getting over the barriers to financial advice

    The survey has uncovered some of the main reasons New Zealanders shy away from seeking financial advice, even when they know it might help them.
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    Financial Advice Provider, Media release, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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  14. 1 May 2024

    No rest for the scammed: Recovery room fraudsters prey on past victims

    A recovery room scam is a form of ‘advance fee’ scam, where money is requested before funds can be returned. Targets of these scams are those who have already been a victim of a scam.
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    Real life scam stories, News, Consumer, News & Insights, Scams
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  15. 5 July 2024

    Shares

    When you buy shares, you're buying a small part of a company. You can buy shares directly or own them through a managed fund which pools many investors’ money. Shares are riskier than other types of investments such as bonds and cash investments. Before diving into the share market, learn more about the ins and outs of trading and stock investment.
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    Shares, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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