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  1. 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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  3. 4 March 2020

    Foreign exchange trading

    Forex trading is the buying and selling of foreign currencies. People trade in forex either to try to make a quick profit by betting on the changing value of a currency or to provide certainty about the cost of future foreign currency payments (called ‘hedging’).The risk of online foreign exchange trading is high. We regularly receive complaints and enquiries from consumers who have lost money in online forex trading. Find out more about the risks and returns here.
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    Foreign exchange, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  6. 24 June 2024

    Spotlight on: Balanced Funds

    The FMA editorial team talks about managed funds in this article. “A balanced fund usually has moderate risk, so you’re not risking as much uncertainty of achieving your investing goals or as much potential for loss by being in one. But remember to check your fund type is still good for your situation – if you’re getting closer to retirement or buying that first home, it’s time to start thinking about a more conservative fund.”
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  7. 21 May 2024

    Official Information Act (OIA) requests

    The Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) gives New Zealanders the right to request official information. We are committed to carrying out our functions and responsibilities in an open, transparent and accountable manner. We will publish OIA statistics and some responses to requests for information every quarter.
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  8. 11 June 2021

    Temporary extension for certain reporting deadlines

    The FMA is providing temporary relief to eligible entities a one-month extension to file their audited financial statements and comply with certain related reporting deadlines. The relief is available for eligible entities with balance dates between 31 March 2021 and 31 December 2021. Some conditions apply.
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    COVID-19, News & Insights
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    Page, Financial reporting

  9. 19 November 2020

    Rise in scams impersonating NZ businesses during COVID-19

    From 1 April to 5 November 2020, the FMA issued 61 warnings about investment scams, of which 21 (or 34%) were impostor scams, where the names and details of legitimate businesses are unlawfully used by scammers to trick investors, such as fake websites or social media accounts. By comparison, in the same timeframe during 2019, the FMA issued 40 warnings and only four (10%) were impostor scams. Read the media release.
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    COVID-19, FMA stories, Media release, Consumer, News & Insights, Scams
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  10. 10 May 2016

    Management bans and undertakings of non-participation

    Listed below are individuals who are precluded from engaging in certain activities in respect of the governance and/or management of companies as a consequence of action taken by the FMA.
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  11. 18 November 2019

    Investors’ guide to auditing

    FMA guide to auditing for investors.
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    Investment basics, Investing, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  13. 11 May 2020

    Founga ‘Inivesimeni Kākā

    This page is designed to help Tongan Communities with information on how to identify a scam. The page is supported by New Zealand Government Agencies.
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    Investing, Article, Consumer, News & Insights, Scams
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  14. 18 May 2022

    Fund managers’ inconsistent performance measurement and cost of fees reduces benefits to investors

    The managers of New Zealand managed investment schemes (MIS or KiwiSaver/fund managers) are showing repeatable performance, relative to appropriate market indices. However, the benefits of their skill to investors in some funds is reduced by fees, and the costs of commission paid by managers to third parties.
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    Roles, Media release, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Supervisor
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  15. 21 July 2023

    Financial institution licensing FAQs

    Find answers to frequently asked questions about financial institution licensing (also known as CoFI licensing) on this page.
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    Licensing & registration, Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (CoFI), Financial Institutions, Business
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