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Reports and papers
04 Aug 2025
Climate-related Disclosures: Insights from our reviews 2025
FMA report offers guidance for climate reporting entities to improve climate-related disclosures under NZ’s regulatory regime.
Podcast
31 Jul 2025
Inside the FMA: Fair Dealing in Financial Services
FMA insights on CoFI regime and consumer protection. Fair dealing breaches in NZ banks and insurers led to $215M repayments.
Media releases
31 Jul 2025
Southern Cross Travel Insurance admits to making misleading statements and pays more than $1million
Southern Cross Travel Insurance admits liability for misleading discount claims and pays $1.1M under enforceable undertaking to FMA.
Reports and papers
30 Jul 2025
Weather Events Claims Insights
This report provides observations and key findings from our research into the effectiveness of Aotearoa New Zealand’s domestic fire and general ins ...
Media releases
30 Jul 2025
Insurance companies have improved their processes but more to do in extreme events
FMA urges insurers to improve claims processes after Auckland floods & Cyclone Gabrielle under new CoFI regime.
Research
16 Jul 2025
Increased risk profile of KiwiSaver funds 2021-2024
We have observed a dramatic increase in the overall risk categorisation of KiwiSaver funds in recent years. This paper describes the observed increase ...
Podcast
16 Jul 2025
Bonds with Kim Martin from the Treasury | Jess Learns to Invest Episode 6
Jess explores bonds with Treasury expert Kim Martin. Learn practical investing tips for everyday Kiwis in this FMA podcast episode.
Reports and papers
14 Jul 2025
Review of access to financial advice for New Zealand
Review of financial advice availability in New Zealand, focusing on consumer access, quality, and opportunities for improvement.
Media releases
10 Jul 2025
FMA welcomes New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance
FMA joins NZ Anti-Scam Alliance to combat scams. Clare Bolingford highlights collaboration as key to protecting investors and markets.
Media releases
04 Jul 2025
FMA investigation into Senior Trust Capital Limited ongoing
FMA’s investigation into Senior Trust Capital’s share offer and disclosures is ongoing; STC withdraws offer and updates investors.
Articles
01 Jul 2025
Spotlight on cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile, and many investors have been attracted to the spectacular gains in recent times. In this article, the FMA talks ...
Media releases
01 Jul 2025
FMA publishes Statement of Performance Expectations for 2025/26
FMA releases 2025/26 SPE outlining performance targets, measures, and financial forecasts aligned with strategic goals.

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