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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. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 28 September 2018

    Binary options

    Binary options are very high risk, even for experienced investors. Find out more about binary options and their risks and returns on this page.