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  2. 24 May 2019

    How to be a smart investor

    FMA article that explains what it takes to be a smart investor including basic investment principles, getting financial advice and creating a sound investment plan.
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    Investing, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  3. 24 March 2020

    FMA COVID-19 Update 24 March 2020

    Update 24 March 2020: Financial advice is not covered by the definition from the Government of workplaces/offices that need to remain open but it clearly remains an important service.
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    COVID-19, New Financial Advice regime, Financial Adviser, Roles, Business, News & Insights
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  4. 30 June 2023

    Accredited bodies

    Accredited bodies are organisations permitted under the ARAct to license auditors and register audit firms. View the definition of accredited bodies along with their obligations and minimum standards on this page.
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    Roles, Accredited bodies, Business
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  5. 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. 13 November 2018

    Crowdfunding

    Crowdfunding works by many people (the crowd) putting in small amounts of money to raise funds for a company or project.
    When you put money into an equity crowdfunding project, you're buying shares. Typically this will be in small or start-up businesses, meaning you become a part owner of the business. It's important to understand the risks of investing in crowdfunding. Read more here.
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    Crowdfunding, Consumer
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  8. 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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  10. 4 October 2018

    Managed funds

    When you invest in a managed fund, your money is pooled with other investors’ money and is spread across different kinds of investments. A manager chooses how the fund is invested according to the rules set out for each fund and each investor owns a proportion of the total fund. You can invest in a single fund or a mix of funds. Managed funds allow for investment diversity and can be a good investment option. Learn how managed funds work and the different types available.
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    Managed funds, Ways to invest, Investing, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer
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  13. 9 September 2021

    ‘No action’ relief as a result of COVID-19

    COVID-19 is having a significant impact on many market participants. We recognise that this may lead to practical difficulties which affect their ability to meet their regulatory obligations. Where a market participant breaches, or expects to breach, a regulatory obligation as a result of the COVID-19 circumstances and seeks relief from the FMA, the primary approach we intend to take is ‘no-action’.
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    COVID-19, News & Insights
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  14. 8 August 2022

    Conduct

    Conduct is how market participants behave and how they serve the needs of customers. It is about how a business operates as a whole, and it’s driven by the culture and the governance of the organisation.This page explains the FMA's expectation of conduct by organisations that fall under its remit
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    AML/CFT, Roles, Conduct, Independent trustee, Financial Adviser, Financial Advice Provider, Offer disclosure for equity and debt offers, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Derivative Issuer, Directors, Cryptocurrencies, Crowdfunding providers, Client money or property services provider, Authorised body under a FAP, Auditors, Business, Interposed persons under new financial advice regime, Managed investment schemes, Market operator, Peer-to-peer lending service providers, Supervisor, Nominated representatives
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  15. 4 February 2020

    KiwiSaver projections

    We can help you understand how your KiwiSaver savings projection might calculated. From April 2020, your personal annual KiwiSaver statement will show you what your KiwiSaver savings may be worth at age 65.
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    Investing, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer
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