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  1. 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.

  2. 4 February 2020

    KiwiSaver projections

    We can help you understand how your KiwiSaver savings projection might calculated. From April 2020, your personal annual KiwiSaver statement will show you what your KiwiSaver savings may be worth at age 65.

  3. 26 July 2019

    Guidance for foreign passport fund operators

    This guide is for foreign passport fund operators wanting to offer interests in regulated collective investment schemes (CIS) in New Zealand under the Asia Region Funds Passport regime.

  5. 23 May 2019

    Superannuation products

    Superannuation schemes are managed fund investments. When you save via a superannuation scheme, your money is pooled with other New Zealander’s in your scheme and is spread across different kinds of investments. Some schemes offer additional benefits such as life or disability insurance. If you’re considering joining a workplace savings scheme instead of KiwiSaver, make sure you compare the benefits first.

  6. 19 December 2018

    NZX Derivatives Market Rules - Approval of Rule Changes 2018

    This notice approves changes to the Derivates Rules that were provided to the FMA by NZX for approval on 13 Nov 2018. The changes approved are: necessary amendments to ensure consistency with the listing rules and the Captial Adequcy rules have been amended to include "Fund" as well as Debt and Equity Securities.

  7. 26 November 2018

    i-Select Superannuation Scheme Waiver

    On 22 November 2018 the FMA granted a waiver of part of the FMA levy to i-Select Superannuation Scheme, which is comprised of the Personal Plans, with i-Select Limited (i-Select) acting as the manager of the Scheme.

  8. 22 November 2018

    Portfolio Superannuation Scheme Levy Waiver

    On 22 November 2018, the FMA granted a waiver of part of the FMA levy to Portfolio Superannuation Scheme, which is comprised of the Personal Plans, with Saturn Invest New Zealand Limited (Saturn) acting as the manager of the Scheme.

  9. 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.

  11. 4 October 2018

    Managed funds

    When you invest in a managed fund, your money is pooled with other investors’ money and is spread across different kinds of investments. A manager chooses how the fund is invested according to the rules set out for each fund and each investor owns a proportion of the total fund. You can invest in a single fund or a mix of funds. Managed funds allow for investment diversity and can be a good investment option. Learn how managed funds work and the different types available.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 4 October 2018

    Gold and other commodities

    Commodities like gold are often used to spread risk because their price tends to move at different times to other types of investments. But investing in commodities is not low risk. Understand the risks and what to look out for here.

  15. 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.