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  1. 5 April 2023

    Prosecution policy

    This prosecution policy (the Prosecution Policy) sets out the specific decision-making criteria to be applied when considering criminal prosecution
  2. 4 April 2023

    Effective disclosure guidance

    This guidance note is for Issuers of securities under the Securities Act 1978 pursuant to the transitional provisions of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. It is also for their directors and advisers. It gives guidance on the approach the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) intends to take in reviewing prospectuses and investment statements for compliance with the law.
  3. 30 March 2023

    Content and form of Disclose register information guidance

    This guidance note is for Issuers and advisers who are required to produce a register entry for an offer of financial products under the FMC Act 2013. It gives guidance on matters the FMA recommends you consider when producing your register entry.
  4. 27 March 2023

    AML/CFT FAQs

    Frequently asked questions answered about AML/CFT and obligations of reporting entities in New Zealand.
  5. 16 March 2023

    How the FAP licence classes compare

    Before you apply for a Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licence, you’ll need to decide whether you want to be considered for a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 licence. Use this table as a general guide to help you determine the class of FAP licence that is best suited to you and your plans for your business.
  6. 15 March 2023

    FAP licences Classes of financial advice service

    The FMA specifies three licence classes for financial advice providers (FAP): Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. See section 395(2) of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 as amended by the Financial Services legislation Amendment Act 2019 (FMC Act). Licence classes apply to the manner in which regulated financial advice may be provided but do not limit the types of financial advice that may be provided under the licence, as the latter is addressed by the competency requirements in the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services.
  7. 15 March 2023

    Providing advice on behalf of someone else

    Providing advice on behalf of someone else is a way you can operate under the new financial advice regime. See the licensing requirements, costs and next steps here.
  8. 15 March 2023

    Single adviser business

    Single adviser business is a way you can operate under the new financial advice regime. The licence can be in your business name (if, for example, you run your business through a company and your company will hold the licence with you as the individual adviser) or your individual name, if you personally hold the licence in your own name. See the licensing requirements; costs; duties and obligations and next steps to take here.
  9. 15 March 2023

    Business or individual with financial advisers

    Business or individual with financial advisers is a way you can operate under the new financial advice regime. Holding a financial advice provider licence in your individual name means you cannot call yourself a financial adviser and you will be personally responsible for any liabilities incurred as a financial advice provider, including liabilities for breach of legal duties (we will provide more information about this soon).See the licensing requirements; costs; duties and obligations, and next steps you should take here.
  10. 15 March 2023

    Business with financial advisers and nominated representatives

    Business or individual with financial advisers and nominated representatives is a way you can operate under the new financial advice regime. See the licensing requirements; costs; duties and obligations and next steps you should follow here.