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  1. 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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  2. 4 October 2018

    Investment software packages and seminars

    Investment or ‘wealth creation’ software or seminars promising large returns are almost always too good to be true and that ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ may even turn out to be a scam. Understand the risks before you sign up.
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    Investment software packages, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  3. 4 October 2018

    Peer-to-peer lending

    Peer-to-peer lending providers match people who want loans with people who might be willing to fund those loans. You may be offered a high interest rate, but this is because you take more risk. Find out more about peer-to-peer lending along with the risks and returns here.
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    Peer to peer, Ways to invest, Investing, Consumer
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  4. 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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  5. 9 June 2023

    KiwiSaver & Superannuation

    This section of the FMA website talks about the New Zealand superannuation scheme, KiwiSaver and how to manage your KiwiSaver to achieve your retirement goals. We also provide you with information about other superannuation schemes, and how to transfer your overseas retirement fund to New Zealand. 
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer
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  6. 21 December 2022

    AML/CFT

    The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (the Act) and its regulations place obligations on New Zealand’s financial institutions to detect and deter money laundering and terrorism financing. Find out more about your AML/CFT obligations on this page.
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    AML/CFT, Roles, Obligations, Reporting entities, AML/CFT act 2009, Legislation, Business
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  7. 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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  8. 7 June 2024

    Scam basics

    This FMA webpage talks about types of scams, how to avoid being scammed, how to report a scam, COVID-19 scams and how to have a scam warning removed.
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    Consumer, Scams
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  9. 2 August 2023

    Exemptions

    The FMA has wide powers to provide exemptions to persons or transactions from some financial markets law requirements. These powers enable us to remove rigidities in the law and ensure requirements for businesses are reasonable and cost-effective. Read more about exemptions; exemption categories; how to apply for an exemption including digital advice exemptions on this page.
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    Exemptions, Business
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  10. 8 October 2021

    Guide to taking part in a rights issue

    FMA article about taking part in a rights issue or rights offer.
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    Shares, Ways to invest, Investing, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  11. 1 July 2022

    Investing Myth #1: ‘I am not an investor’

    If you’ve ever earned interest in a bank account, you are an investor. Mary Holm debunks the myth of 'I am not an investor' and talks about the four main types of returns on this page.
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    Investment basics, Investing, Consumer
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  12. 13 December 2013

    Consultation Papers on draft minimum standards and conditions for new licenses

    CONSULTATION PAPER: The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the Act) introduces licensing for providers offering certain types of financial services. We are now consulting on the proposed minimum standards for these licence types. Read more here.
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    Crowdfunding providers, Derivative Issuer, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Independent trustee, Licensing & registration, Consultations, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Peer-to-peer lending service providers
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  13. 13 December 2013

    Consultation Papers on draft minimum standards and conditions for new licenses

    CONSULTATION PAPER: The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the Act) introduces licensing for providers offering certain types of financial services. We are now consulting on the proposed minimum standards for these licence types. Read more here.
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    Crowdfunding providers, Derivative Issuer, Discretionary investment management scheme (DIMS), Independent trustee, Licensing & registration, Consultations, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Peer-to-peer lending service providers
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  14. 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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  15. 27 April 2023

    Change of manager director notification form

    Reg 191 form for FMCA licence types.
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    Crowdfunding providers, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, Peer-to-peer lending service providers, Supervisor
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