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  1. 16 June 2021

    Financial advice lender exclusion updated 2021

    This information sheet explains the circumstances that may exclude a lender from some Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) obligations related to financial advice. The exclusion applies only in relation to consumer credit contracts and certain credit-related insurance contracts. Updated documented published 16/06/21

  2. 16 June 2021

    KiwiSaver switching behaviour 150621

    The aim of this research was to identify how any switches and other transactions took place between Febuary and April 2020 at the height of the market volatility associated with COVID-19

  4. 14 June 2021

    Auditor Regulation and Oversight Plan 2021-2024

    This report summarises our plan relating to auditor oversight, as part of our obligation under section 52 of the Auditor Regulation Act 2011. It includes small changes to our previous plan, but overall our focus areas remain unchanged.

  8. 17 May 2021

    Negative Interest Rate report 2021

    This report is for FMA-licensed entities and their key stakeholders. It gives feedback on key findings of the FMA’s September 2020 survey on industry readiness for negative interest rates.

  10. 30 April 2021

    CoFR Consumer Vulnerability Framework April 2021

    Members of the Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR)1 have agreed on a common understanding of the characteristics of a vulnerable consumer. We are presenting this as a framework to help industry in developing their own approaches to assisting vulnerable consumers. This framework is non-binding and serves as a guideline only. We would anticipate firms to consult widely in developing their own terminology, procedures, and processes for assisting vulnerable consumers. These should focus on the evolving needs of the consumers they serve, should be appropriate for their business and in accordance with any specific legislative requirements.

  13. 13 April 2021

    Managed fund fees and value for money - submissions report

    In December 2020 we published a consultation paper seeking input from KiwiSaver managers, KiwiSaver supervisors, other MIS managers, and other interested parties, on the regulatory approach to the statutory requirement that KiwiSaver fees must not be unreasonable and the related overarching statutory duties. This report summarises the feedback we received.

  14. 13 April 2021

    KiwiSaver performance fees guidance note

    This guidance note updated in 2021 is intended for the managers and supervisors of KiwiSaver schemes. It sets out the criteria against which the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) will assess the reasonableness of performance fees.

  15. 13 April 2021

    Managed fund fees and value for money - guidance

    Guidance and principles to help managers and supervisors of KiwiSaver schemes and other managed investment schemes to demonstrate how they are meeting their existing obligations, statutory duties, and conduct expectations in respect of fees and value for money. Published in April 2021.