FMA Articles

Spotlight on: Conservative Funds

The FMA editorial team talks about conservative funds in this article and which investors they are best suited to.

Spotlight on: Balanced Funds

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FMA Investor Profile - Jane Wrightson

Retirement Commissioner, Jane Wrightson describes herself as a ‘life-long learner’ in this FMA investor profile.

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

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

Spotlight on: Wholesale investing

Spotlight on wholesale investment offers aimed at experienced investors, often with large sums of money to invest.

Spotlight on: Stock lending

Stock lending is being offered to NZ retail investors. If you’re thinking about participating, understand how it works and the risks.

Spotlight on: Compound interest

When an investment earns interest, this may be added to the overall sum, resulting in compound interest – essentially earning interest on interest. Read about the compounding effect, and how powerful it can be over the long term.

Why tick box conduct compliance doesn’t cut it anymore

FMA Director of Banking and Insurance, Clare Bolingford describes how the regulatory lens is changing to focus on customer outcomes.

Spotlight on: NFTs

The FMA editorial team talks about NFTs in this article.

Understanding market volatility: how to prepare for a potential market event

FMA article about market volatility and a few things you can do to make sure you and your investments are best positioned to weather any potential ups and downs.

Spotlight on: IPOs

FMA editorial team talks about IPOs and things to look out for before you invest.

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