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  1. 4 August 2022

    Consumer Experience with the Financial Sector Survey

    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.
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    Crowdfunding providers, Derivative Issuer, Financial Advice Provider, Banking, Insurance Providers, Roles, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Financial Adviser, Offer information, Directors, Business, Managed investment schemes, Peer-to-peer lending service providers
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    Page, Research

  3. 20 February 2023

    The FMA opens consultation on draft guidance for the intermediated distribution of financial products

    FMA is seeking consultation feedback on proposed guidance that covers arrangements where financial institutions distribute products and services through intermediaries.
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    Media release, Authorised body under a FAP, Banking, Consultations, Insurance Providers, Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (CoFI), Roles, Managed Investment Schemes, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights
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  4. 11 July 2022

    Spotlight on: Compound interest

    When an investment earns interest, this may be added to the overall sum, resulting in compound interest – essentially earning interest on interest. Read about the compounding effect, and how powerful it can be over the long term.
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    Investment basics, Managed funds, Investing, Ways to invest, Cash investments, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  5. 12 May 2020

    Samena lost $2300 to a cryptocurrency scam

    Samena lost $2,300 after a co-worker she looked up to as an “older sister” talked her into giving money to a global cryptocurrency scam called OneCoin.
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    Consumer, Scams
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  6. 15 March 2022

    Opinion

    Opinion pieces from the FMA are published on this page.
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    Insights, News & Insights
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  7. 16 August 2023

    Advisory: Financial Services Council conference speech by Clare Bolingford

    FMA, Executive Director for Regulatory Delivery, Clare Bolingford spoke to the Financial Services Council annual conference today, on the theme of building consumer confidence.
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    Media release, FMA people, Speeches and presentations , Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (CoFI), Business, FMA, News & Insights
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  9. 5 March 2024

    Speech by Samantha Barrass at Financial Advice New Zealand Thrive Conference

    Samantha Barrass talks to Financial Advice New Zealand (FANZ) about the future of financial advice and the quest for better customer outcomes.
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    Speeches and presentations , Authorised body under a FAP, Financial Advice Provider, Financial Adviser, New Financial Advice regime, Roles, Business, News & Insights, Nominated representatives
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  10. 27 July 2022

    FMA review of ethical investing claims in managed funds

    A review of 14 KiwiSaver and other managed funds to establish how well they are applying the FMA’s integrated financial product (IFP) guidance.
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    Roles, Ethical finance, Media release, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights, Supervisor
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  11. 15 March 2021

    Getting advice

    If you want to invest, get a mortgage or insurance, or plan for your long-term future, you may benefit from getting financial advice. This section of the FMA website talks about when to get financial advice and how financial advice is regulated in New Zealand, the role of financial advice providers. You can also find useful tips of working with a financial adviser and what to do if you face problems with your financial adviser.
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    Financial advice, Get advice, Investing, Consumer
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  12. 3 July 2024

    News & Insights

    This section of the FMA website includes all news issued by the FMA including media releases; reports and papers; speeches; research papers; articles and opinion pieces.
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    News & Insights
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  13. 5 July 2024

    About

    The Financial Markets Authority regulates financial markets in New Zealand’s. We were established in 2011 as an Independent Crown Entity. Find out more about our purpose, board and leadership team, and how we regulate and enforce the law on this page.
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    Regulation, Business, FMA
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  15. 5 October 2015

    FMA 2015 KiwiSaver report shows investment returns and withdrawals reach all-time highs

    The Financial Markets Authority’s (FMA) latest report into KiwiSaver activity shows funds flowing into KiwiSaver at an all-time high during the 12 months to 31 March 2015. Investment returns were the biggest component of positive fund flows while the level of withdrawals also increased to the largest level since KiwiSaver began.
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    KiwiSaver providers, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Media release, Managed investment schemes, Roles, Business, Consumer, News & Insights
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