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  1. Article

    20 March 2025

    Meet the team – Investor Information

    This article provides an update on the FMA's response and enforcement activities, particularly highlighting the role of the Investor Information team in protecting investors.
  2. Article

    20 December 2024

    Money with Mary

    In our series “Money with Mary,” personal finance legend Mary Holm shares practical tips on a variety of money matters.
  3. Article

    29 November 2024

    Financial Institution Licence - the Finance Direct experience

    The company applied for its Financial Institution licence in mid-2024. Risk Officer Jeanne Schaaffhausen, led the process and discusses the licensing journey with Anita Frazer, FMA's Head of Licensing and Regulatory Services.
  7. Article

    7 August 2024

    Deepfake video scam warning: fake news stories, political endorsements

    A public warning about new look online investment scams has been issued today, after a surge in complaints from New Zealanders tricked into clicking on fake advertisements featuring ‘celebrity endorsements’ – some of which use deepfake videos of New Zealand political figures.
  8. Article

    24 June 2024

    Spotlight on: Growth Funds

    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.
  9. Article

    24 June 2024

    Spotlight on: Balanced Funds

    The FMA editorial team talks about managed funds in this article. “A balanced fund usually has moderate risk, so you’re not risking as much uncertainty of achieving your investing goals or as much potential for loss by being in one. But remember to check your fund type is still good for your situation – if you’re getting closer to retirement or buying that first home, it’s time to start thinking about a more conservative fund.”
  10. Article

    24 June 2024

    Spotlight on: Conservative Funds

    The most important thing you can do with your KiwiSaver is make sure you’re in the right fund. The FMA editorial team talks about conservative funds in this article. Find out what a conservative fund is, and who it is most suited for.
  11. News & Insights

    26 September 2023

    In the spotlight: John Horner

    John Horner discusses his motivating factors for taking "a new direction" in his career, transitioning from a long-standing law firm partnership to senior roles at the Financial Markets Authority, highlighting the desire for reinvigorating his career and a sense of serving a greater purpose.
  12. Article

    26 May 2023

    Understanding the new climate-related disclosures regime

    FMA’s Jenika Phipps, Manager, Climate-related Disclosures, speech at a masterclass for business and finance leaders on its expectations for the climate-related disclosure regime in Auckland last week.
  13. Article

    6 March 2023

    FMA investor profile - Mikayla Pakinga-Lawson

    FMA profiles Mikayla Pakinga-Lawson (Ngati Whakaue me Te Whanau-a-Apanui). Mikayla recently joined the FMA team as an Adviser in the Investor Capability team.
  15. Article

    5 December 2022

    How to identify a product disclosure statement (PDS) or prospectus scam

    Can you spot the hallmarks of a fake product disclosure statement (PDS) or prospectus? The FMA is warning investors to be vigilant after seeing an increase in fake investment documents targeting New Zealand investors, an example of how scammers can tailor their approach.