https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority
Competition and Markets Authority - GOV.UK
We promote competition and protect consumers with a clear end goal – economic growth and household prosperity. CMA is a non-ministerial department.
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https://hadefpartners.com/news-insights/insights/uae-capital-markets-authority-issues-2026-virtual-assets-framework-key-considerations-for-market-participants/
UAE Capital Markets Authority Issues 2026 Virtual Assets Framework – Key Considerations for Market...
The UAE Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has introduced a new Virtual Assets Framework (VAF), effective 13 February 2026, establishing a unified regulatory...
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/financial-markets-authority-chair-craig-stobo-resigns-following-investigation-finds-he-made-too-much-political-commentary/DPWLAEZQCVFRXGR627UKCTSTEE/
Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo resigns after investigation finds he made...
May 4, 2026 - Craig Stobo has resigned as Financial Markets Authority chairman, having voiced too many political views for someone in an apolitical public sector role....
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https://www.deceptive.design/cases/competition-and-markets-authority-v-emma-sleep-gmbh
Deceptive Patterns - Legal Cases - Competition and Markets Authority v. Emma Sleep GmbH
The CMA has initiated an investigation into the Emma Group and will be working with them to gather evidence. The purpose of this investigation is to determine...
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https://digital-invest-germany.de/tag/european-securities-and-markets-authority/
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – Digital Invest Germany
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https://digital-invest-germany.de/2026/01/14/european-crowdfunding-market-report/
European Crowdfunding Market Report in 2025 by the European Securities and Markets Authority –...
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https://www.esma.europa.eu/
| European Securities and Markets Authority
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/licensed-providers/
Licensed & reporting entities | Financial Markets Authority
The businesses/people listed on this page have been granted a licence or have been authorised by the FMA. It's important to only deal with licensed people and...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/focus-areas/amlcft/reporting-entities/
AML/CFT - Reporting Entities | Financial Markets Authority
Information about the AML/CFT reporting entities supervised by the FMA can be found here.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/legislation/conduct-of-financial-institutions-cofi-legislation/
CoFI legislation | Financial Markets Authority
CoFI is designed to protect consumers by putting the consumer at the forefront of institutions’ decisions and actions.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/about-us/enforcement/enforcement-policy/
Enforcement Policy | Financial Markets Authority
Our enforcement policy is intended to guide and inform financial market participants. It is also intended to be a living policy and we may revise it from time...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/subscribe-to-fma-news-and-alerts/
Subscribe to FMA news and alerts | Financial Markets Authority
We provide regular updates on news, warnings, consultation and guidance. Subscribe here.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/about-us/regulatory-approach/regulatory-co-operation/
Regulatory co-operation | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA co-ordinates our efforts and we share intelligence with other government agencies via the Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR). Find out more about...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/
Home | Financial Markets Authority
Welcome to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). We regulate financial markets in New Zealand. Our home page provides a pathway for market participants to...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/online-investing-platforms/using-an-investing-platform/
Using an investing platform | Financial Markets Authority
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...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/articles/spotlight-growth-funds-kiwisaver/
Spotlight on: Growth Funds | Financial Markets Authority
Growth funds are best if you need higher growth in your investment over the long term. The FMA editorial team talks about growth funds in this article.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/offer-information/offers-under-the-fmc-act/waivers/
Waivers | Financial Markets Authority
Explore a comprehensive list of the FMC Act waivers offering by FMA. Get insights on financial markets authority and FMC waivers.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/online-investing-platforms/choosing-an-online-investing-platform/
Choosing an online investing platform | Financial Markets Authority
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...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/financial-adviser/investment-planning-and-financial-advice/
Investment planning and financial advice | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA talks about designing an investment plan and giving financial advice while meeting with your obligations under the Financial Markets Conduct (FMC) Act...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/legislation/fair-dealing/
Fair dealing | Financial Markets Authority
Underpinning the breadth of the FMC Act are the fair dealing provisions, which set out the core standards of behaviour that those operating in the financial...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/e-money/
e-money and payment service providers | Financial Markets Authority
E-money is a digital cash equivalent where value is held electronically, for example on a prepaid card. In some jurisdictions, providers of e-money services...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/warnings-and-alerts/
Warnings and alerts | Financial Markets Authority
The suspected scam warnings and alerts list contains the names of businesses or individuals you should be wary of if you are planning to invest. View our list...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/qex-director-banned-and-ordered-to-pay-a-penalty/
QEX director Jingjie Xue banned and ordered to pay a penalty | Financial Markets Authority
Former QEX Logistics director Jingjie Xue banned and fined after FMA action over serious financial reporting breaches under the FMCA.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/legislation/secondary-legislation/
Exemptions | Financial Markets Authority
Secondary legislation made by the FMA, including exemption notices, designations and other instruments under the FMC Act.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/offer-information/peer-to-peer-lending-borrowers/
Peer-to-peer lending borrowers | Financial Markets Authority
This page covers specific obligations of peer-to-peer lending borrowers when offers of financial products are made.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/about-us/enforcement/hearings/
Hearings | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA will provide you with an opportunity for a hearing in person in certain circumstances if you are impacted by a decision of the FMA. If you have the...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-settles-ipo-proceeding-with-cbl/
FMA settles IPO Proceeding with CBL | Financial Markets Authority
FMA reaches full and final settlement with CBL over its 2015 IPO, advancing enforcement action after the insurer collapse and High Court.
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https://avenirnotes.iamarrows.com/trusted-strategies-for-authority-building-in-restricted-markets
Trusted Strategies for Authority Building in Restricted Markets | Iamarrows
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/offer-information/asia-region-funds-passport/
Asia Region Funds Passport | Financial Markets Authority
New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea and Thailand have agreed to establish and implement what is known as the Asia Region Funds Passport. Once implemented, the...
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https://prpa.org/energy-markets/
Energy markets - Platte River Power Authority
Apr 30, 2026 - Energy markets Overview On April 1, 2026, Platte River joined the Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission Organization (SPP RTO). Energy markets help match...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/everyday-finance/banking/
Banking | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA regulates certain products that may be offered by banks (e.g. managed funds) to you. The FMA is interested in the overall conduct of banks. THe FMA...
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https://ura.go.ug/en/category/imports-exports/export-process/key-export-markets-for-ugandan-products/
Key Export Markets for Ugandan Products Archives - Uganda Revenue Authority
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/about-us/
About | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Markets Authority regulates financial markets in New Zealand’s. Find out more about our purpose, board and leadership team, and how we regulate...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/types-of-investments/peer-to-peer/
Peer-to-peer lending | Financial Markets Authority
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...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/tackling-unlawful-influencers/
FMA joins global initiative tackling unlawful influencers | Financial Markets Authority
FMA joins global regulators in a week of action to tackle unlawful finfluencers and misleading online financial promotions in New Zealand
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/research/
Research | Financial Markets Authority
Research conducted by the FMA about financial service providers, products and consumers is published on this page.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/financial-advice-provider/
Financial Advice Provider (FAP) | Financial Markets Authority
A financial advice provider (FAP) is an individual or entity (e.g. a company) that provides a financial advice service. Find out more about licensing,...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/kiwisaver-and-superannuation/about-kiwisaver/case-studies-kiwisaver-retirement-projections/
KiwiSaver retirement projections: Case Studies | Financial Markets Authority
Check out examples of how KiwiSaver retirement projections can look in these short KiwiSaver retirment projections video case studies.
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https://harringtonfragrance.bearsfanteamshop.com/mastering-high-authority-links-in-competitive-markets
Mastering High-Authority Links in Competitive Markets | Bearsfanteamshop
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/types-of-investments/software-packages-and-seminars/
Investment software packages and seminars | Financial Markets Authority
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...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/scams/
Scams | Financial Markets Authority
This section of the FMA website contains information about investment scams, how to protect yourself from scammers, how to report a scam, examples of real life...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/types-of-investments/property-syndicates/
Property syndicates | Financial Markets Authority
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.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/focus-areas/amlcft/amlcft-faqs/
AML/CFT FAQs | Financial Markets Authority
Frequently asked questions answered about AML/CFT and obligations of reporting entities in New Zealand.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/about-us/regulatory-approach/compliance-approach/
Compliance approach | Financial Markets Authority
FMA takes a risk-based approach to our monitoring and surveillance activities, meaning we prioritise resources to those participants or practices that present...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/focus-areas/
Focus areas | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA uses a range of tools to support the functioning of financial markets and services, and compliance with legislation. This section contains information...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/all-releases/media-releases/fma-discontinues-cbl-ipo-proceeding/
FMA discontinues CBL IPO Proceeding against the Hutchison Estate | Financial Markets Authority
FMA discontinues the CBL IPO proceeding against the Hutchison Estate following settlements with CBL and director Peter Harris.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/financial-advice-provider/getting-prepared/with-nominated-rep/
Business with nominated representatives | Financial Markets Authority
Business or individual with nominated representatives is a way you can operate under the new financial advice regime. See the licensing requirements; costs;...
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https://harringtonfragrance.yousher.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-high-authority-links-in-competitive-markets
The Ultimate Guide to High-Authority Links in Competitive Markets | Yousher
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/dims/
Discretionary Investment Management Service (DIMS) | Financial Markets Authority
To provide discretionary investment management services (DIMS) under the FMC Act you must hold a DIMS market services licence issued under the FMA Act. Find...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/scams/report-a-scam/
Report a scam | Financial Markets Authority
If you suspect you have been targeted by an investment or financial scam, report the scam to the FMA.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/unregistered-businesses/
Unregistered businesses | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA publishes the names of unregistered businesses that have been reported as offering financial services to New Zealanders.
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https://tdap.gov.pk/international-markets-development-division-americas-europe/
International Markets Development Division (Americas & Europe) – Trade Development Authority of...
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https://avenirnotes.iamarrows.com/reliable-strategies-for-authority-building-in-restricted-markets
Reliable Strategies for Authority Building in Restricted Markets | Iamarrows
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/getting-advice/working-with-a-financial-adviser/
Working with a financial adviser | Financial Markets Authority
Learn what it's like working with an adviser. All advisers must follow the new Code of professional conduct for Financial Advice Services.
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https://londontechweek.com/speakers/sarah-cardell-azis
Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive, Competition and Markets Authority
London Tech Week 2025 Speaker Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive, Competition and Markets Authority
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/fma-update/
FMA Update | Financial Markets Authority
We provide regular communications as part of our efforts to ensure you have access to the appropriate resources to help you make informed decisions – whether...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/contact/make-a-protected-disclosure-whistleblowing/
Make a protected disclosure (whistleblowing) | Financial Markets Authority
If you believe there has been serious wrongdoing in relation to the financial markets by the organisation you work for, you can make a protected disclosure...
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https://harringtonfragrance.bearsfanteamshop.com/competitive-analysis-for-restricted-markets-using-authority-links
Competitive Analysis for Restricted Markets using Authority Links | Bearsfanteamshop
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https://avpassociation.com/news-release/avpa-writes-to-uk-competition-markets-authority/
AVPA writes to UK Competition & Markets Authority | AVPA
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https://cmauganda.co.ug/
Protecting Your Investment - Capital Markets Authority
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/accredited-bodies/
Accredited bodies | Financial Markets Authority
Accredited bodies are organisations permitted under the ARAct to license auditors and register audit firms. View the definition of accredited bodies along with...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/legislation/all-legislation-overseen-by-the-fma/
All legislation overseen by the FMA | Financial Markets Authority
FMA oversees a range of legislation. We also have certain powers, monitor compliance, investigate and enforce conduct that may consitute a contravention of...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/contact/make-a-complaint/
Make a complaint | Financial Markets Authority
We investigate a range of complaints about the conduct of individuals and businesses that operate in our financial markets. This page talks about when you...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/types-of-investments/cash-investments/
Cash investments | Financial Markets Authority
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...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/types-of-investments/commodities/
Gold and other commodities - Ways to invest | Financial Markets Authority
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...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/articles/spotlight-on-conservative-funds/
Spotlight on: Conservative Funds | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA editorial team talks about conservative funds in this article and which investors they are best suited to.
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https://harringtonfragrance.yousher.com/how-to-outrank-restricted-markets-with-authority-links
How to Outrank Restricted Markets with Authority Links | Yousher
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/types-of-investments/wholesale-investors/
Wholesale investments | Investments for wholesale investors | Financial Markets Authority
Wholesale investment offers are aimed at experienced investors, often with large sums of money to invest. Read more about wholesale investors and investments...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/financial-institutions/fair-conduct-programme/
Fair Conduct Programme | Financial Markets Authority
A fair conduct programme (FCP) means effective policies, processes, systems and controls that are designed to ensure the financial institution’s compliance...
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https://dimensionsgo.com/how-a-tech-pr-agency-builds-authority-in-competitive-markets/
How a Tech PR Agency Builds Authority in Competitive Markets - Dimensions Go
Apr 17, 2026 - In the hyper-competitive world of technology, standing out is no longer just about having the best product; it is about who tells the best story. As thousands
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/types-of-investments/property-investment/
Property investment | Financial Markets Authority
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...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/about-us/corporate-publications/
Corporate publications | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA releases a number of Corporate Publications each year. Find the latest Annual Report, Annual Corporate Plan, Statement of Performance Expectations, FMA...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/investing/types-of-investments/cryptocurrencies/
Cryptocurrencies | Financial Markets Authority
Cryptocurrencies are high risk, speculative products that operate differently to traditional investments. Only invest what you can afford to lose and use New...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/news/opinion/
News & Insights - Opinion | Financial Markets Authority
Opinion pieces from the FMA are published on this page.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/legislation/new-financial-advice-regime/
Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (FSLAA) | Financial Markets Authority
The Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (FSLAA) introduces a new framework for giving financial advice in New Zealand. Read a summary of the...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/mis-manager/kiwisaver-exempt-employers/
KiwiSaver exempt employers | Financial Markets Authority
See here list of KiwiSaver exempt employers.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/scams/real-life-scam-stories/
Real life scam stories | Financial Markets Authority
Around one in five Kiwis has been targeted by an investment scam, real stories of everyday Kiwis who lost money to investment scams – but took positive action...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/scams/scam-basics/
Scam basics | Financial Markets Authority
This FMA webpage talks about types of scams, how to avoid being scammed, how to report a scam, COVID-19 scams and how to have a scam warning removed.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/consumer/kiwisaver-and-superannuation/about-kiwisaver/kiwisaver-projections/
KiwiSaver projections | Financial Markets Authority
We can help you understand how your KiwiSaver savings projection might calculated. From April 2020, your personal annual KiwiSaver statement will show you what...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/crowdfunding/
Crowdfunding service providers | Financial Markets Authority
Crowdfunding is a type of financial market service covered by the FMC Act. Find out more about becoming a crowdfunding service provider including details in...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/services/financial-advice-provider/getting-prepared/financial-advisers-n-nominated-rep/
Business with financial advisers and nominated representatives | Financial Markets Authority
Business or individual with financial advisers and nominated representatives is a way you can operate under the new financial advice regime. See the licensing...
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/business/focus-areas/innovation/sandbox/
FMA’s Regulatory Sandbox Pilot | Financial Markets Authority
FMA fintech sandbox pilot fosters innovation in NZ financial services, supporting startups and digital product development.
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https://www.fma.govt.nz/about-us/people-and-leadership/chief-executive-expense-disclosure/
Chief Executive expense disclosure | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA discloses the Chief Executive’s expenses, gifts and hospitality as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability.
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