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Jeanne Schaaffhausen’s experience shows how small firms can proactively secure a financial institution licence with FMA support before the 2025 deadline.

Group Chief Risk Officer of SBS Bank talks about her experience of getting a Financial Institution licence.

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.

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. Read more about balanced funds in this FMA article.

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.

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.

Learn to spot fake Product Disclosure Statements (PDS) and avoid investment scams with FMA’s tips, red flags, and real-world examples.