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Welcome to New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko.

The FMA is New Zealand's financial markets conduct regulator. We're responsible for promoting and facilitating fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets in New Zealand.

We were established in 2011 as an Independent Crown entity. We are dedicated to promoting and facilitating fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets, characterised by fair access, suitable products, quality advice, transparent actions and integrity. Our goal is to ensure New Zealand businesses, consumers and investors believe the financial services sector works well for them.

Our approach to regulation is based on working closely with the financial services industry. We seek to influence how firms manage risks to consumer and market outcomes. We support innovation, believing that New Zealanders should have access to cutting-edge financial services and products that enhance their lives.

Learn more about what we do

RECOMMENDED READING

Financial Conduct Report

The Financial Conduct Report sets out the FMA's regulatory priorities for the next 12 months to support our statutory objective of fair, efficient and transparent financial markets, and demonstrates our outcomes-focused approach in practice.  

We encourage boards, executives and leaders to use the Financial Conduct Report to understand FMA’s regulatory priorities for the coming year and consider any insights for their business to secure better outcomes for consumers and markets. 

View the Financial Conduct Report

Latest news

Clients and subscribers of former NZ financial adviser warned to check bank statements
FMA warns clients of David McEwen to check bank statements for unauthorised charges linked to past financial advice and subscriptions.
KiwiSaver Annual Report 2025 shows scheme resilience amidst tough economic times
KiwiSaver Annual Report 2025 shows 10% growth to $123B, resilience in tough times, and rising concern over non-contributing members.
ANZ admits to making misleading statements and makes payment of $3.25 million
ANZ admits misleading conduct, pays $3.25M after FMA investigation into overdraft fees and mortgage incentive breaches.
FMA cancels Les Vela FAP licence and directs de-registration of financial adviser 
FMA cancels Les Vela’s FAP licence and de-registers adviser Le Zhou over fraudulent insurance applications totalling $260,937.

Upcoming events and announcements

24 Sept 2025 Wed 12:00pm

IRD Senior Tax Technical Conference

30 minute speaking slot on Sandbox Pilot and the Fintech Industry Minister of Revenue

06 Oct 2025

Financial Services Federation Credit roundtable

09 Oct 2025

INFINZ event on KiwiSaver investment in private assets

20 Oct 2025

Financial Markets Law Conference