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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.
1 March 2021

Property syndicates

Joining a property syndicate can be an easy way to get into the property market, but there can be significant risk involved. Learn more before you start.
9 February 2021

Choosing an online investing platform

Online investing platforms enable you to trade shares and other financial products online. We give you things to think about when choosing an online investing platform
9 February 2021

Using an investing platform

Online investing platforms enable you to trade shares and other financial products online. We give you tips on using an investing platform like setting your intentions, diversifying, and other options.
17 December 2020

Exchange-traded funds

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) can be a simple and affordable way of investing in the sharemarket. ETFs enable you to invest in a diverse range of investments, through either a one-off lump sum or a regular savings plan. Learn more about ETFs, understand the risks and returns before you invest.
4 March 2020

Cash investments

Cash investments include savings accounts and term deposits with a bank, credit union or building society. You can also invest cash through a managed fund (this includes KiwiSaver) which pools together money from individuals for investments, managed by a fund manager. Cash investments are relatively safe because you’re promised a fixed interest rate. But the returns you get through interest rates tend to be low, so they’re not always the best option – particularly if you’re saving for retirement. Find out more about the risks, returns and costs associated with investing in cash here.
4 March 2020

Derivatives

Derivatives are complex financial instruments, and trading them is not a suitable ‘investment’ for most consumers. They are designed to track the value of something without the need to actually buy or sell that underlying thing and are used by professionals to manage risk or to speculate. Learn more about the risks and returns of investing in derivatives here.
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.
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 June 2019

Kiwi Wealth Limited Amendment Notice 2019

KiwiSaver Default Provider (Kiwi Wealth) Notice - fee can be changed by a default provider by introducing a maximum amount
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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