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  1. 5 August 2021

    Online investing platforms

    Online investing platforms enable you to trade shares and other financial products yourself online. They are usually easy to use and often cheaper than a share broker, but you need to be comfortable making your own decisions as you won’t receive advice and often you won’t receive research reports.
  2. 24 May 2021

    What to expect from your financial adviser

    When you deal with a licensed financial advice provider NZ law entitles you to minimum standards of service. Most financial advice providers must be licensed by the Financial Markets Authority. Learn more about what to expect from your financial adviser
  3. 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.
  4. 26 March 2021

    Common sense for your dollars and cents

    New rules around financial advice came into play in March 2021. The Financial Markets Authority explains the changes and why they are good news for everyday New Zealanders.
  5. 15 March 2021

    How do I find an adviser?

    There are a number of ways you can choose a Financial Advice Provider. The key is to know what you want to achieve from that advice, then do your homework to make sure you choose a Financial Advice Provider who meets your needs.
  6. 15 March 2021

    Working with a financial adviser

    Learn what it's like working with an adviser. All advisers must follow the new Code of professional conduct for Financial Advice Services.
  7. 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.
  8. 15 March 2021

    Understanding the risks

    Online investing platforms enable you to trade shares and other financial products online. Take a look at risks that come with using and investing with an online investment platform.
  9. 15 March 2021

    Problems with your financial adviser

    All licensed financial advice providers must be part of an approved Dispute Resolution Scheme. This means they’re required to send complaints to an agreed third party to sort out if your complaint cannot be resolved directly with you.
  10. 15 March 2021

    Insurance advice

    An insurance adviser works with you to: Understand your needs and goals, work out what you can afford to pay in premiums, find options to suit your situation an more. An insurance adviser is a go-between who deals with insurers to arrange your insurance. They will also help if you need to claim on your insurance.