Page last updated: 08 September 2023

Unregistered businesses

This list contains the names of businesses or individuals that are not registered as a financial service provider on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) in New Zealand but may be in the business of providing financial services. An individual or entity that is in the business of providing a financial service to clients in New Zealand should be registered on the FSPR for that service. Not being registered on the FSPR may mean they are not complying with the requirements of New Zealand legislation.

The list is not exhaustive. Prior to engaging, we recommend checking that the Advisor is registered on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR).

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Rostones

Rostones is not a New Zealand registered company and is not associated with, nor an authorised representative of, Rostones Group Limited.

DBSB Global

DBSB Global is not registered on the Financial Service Provider Register (FSPR) to provide financial services in New Zealand.

Kartarie

Kartarie claims to be registered on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) when it is not.

Woodward Partners Panama

Woodward Partners Panama is not a registered financial services provider and therefore not able to legally offer financial services in New Zealand.

Pinnacle Invest Group Ltd

US based Pinnacle Invest Group Ltd is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.

Independent Brokers LLC

The website www.independentbrokersllc.com is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.

qsmartlimited.com

Qsmart Limited and the website www.qsmartlimited.com are not registered to offer financial services in New Zealand.

WTG Finance Limited

WTG Finance Limited is not registered on the Financial Service Providers Register, it is therefore not permitted to provide financial services to New Zealand residents.

Hakopa, Williams and Partners

Hakopa, Williams and Partners is not a registered New Zealand Company and is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.

Mahi-FX

Mahi-FX is not a New Zealand registered company and are not associated with, nor an authorised representative of, MahiFX Limited.

Queue Option

Queue Option is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.

Kapuni Ventures

Unregistered business: Kapuni Ventures is not a registered New Zealand Company and is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.

Expat Local

Expat Local is not registered as a Financial Services provider in New Zealand and is therefore is not allowed to offer financial services in New Zealand.

Capzone Invest Limited Trading as HQ Broker

HQ Broker does not hold a Derivative Issuer License and is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.

10Trading

10Trading is not registered on the FSPR therefore is not permitted to provide financial services to New Zealand residents.