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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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  2. 11 July 2022

    Scam warning: Apex Equity Advisors

    Apex Equity Advisors is not a registered New Zealand company and is not registered to provide financial products or services to New Zealand residents. We recommend caution when dealing with this entity.

  4. 8 July 2022

    Investor warning: NorthWest Options Exchange

    NorthWest Options Exchange, through their website nwoex.com does not hold a Derivative Issuer License and is not a registered financial service provider in New Zealand or licensed by the FMA.

  9. 8 April 2022

    Warning about Ryo Currency operating in breach of FSP Act

    WARNING: We are concerned that Ryo Currency operating in breach of Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008. Ryo Currency is offering financial services to New Zealand residents but is not registered as a Financial Service Provider as required by New Zealand financial markets legislation

  10. 31 March 2022

    FMA issues warning about crypto trader, Golden Hawk

    WARNING: Golden Hawk is not a registered entity, nor a registered financial service provider in New Zealand. As such, they are not registered to provide financial products or services to New Zealand residents.