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21 Jul 2026 Tue 10:00am

2026 Financial Advice Provider (FAP) Forums (Wellington Session 1)

Join us as we share case studies, discuss access to advice and report on key learnings. Come away with insights into our focus for the year ahead, and practical value you can take back to your business. 

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21 Jul 2026

2026 Financial Advice Provider (FAP) Forums (Wellington Session 2)

Tue 2:00pm
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23 Jul 2026

2026 Financial Advice Provider (FAP) Forums (Palmerston North Session)

Thu 2:00pm
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28 Jul 2026

2026 Financial Advice Provider (FAP) Forums (Auckland CBD Session 1)

Tue 10:00am
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Latest news

OCR Pass Through Transparency
Reports and papers
03 Jun 2026
OCR Pass Through Transparency
Publishing this information on the FMA’s website will improve transparency of when and how banks pass through changes to the RBNZ’s Official Cash ...
FMA files 61 mortgage fraud charges against six individuals
Media releases
03 Jun 2026
FMA files 61 mortgage fraud charges against six individuals
FMA files 61 charges against six individuals over alleged mortgage fraud in Manukau District Court under multiple New Zealand laws.
FMA welcomes third reading of Bill, prepares for transfer of regulatory responsibility for consumer credit
Media releases
02 Jun 2026
FMA welcomes third reading of Bill, prepares for transfer of regulatory responsibility for consumer credit
FMA welcomes passage of the CCCFA Amendment Bill confirming 1 July 2026 transfer of consumer credit regulation to the FMA.
Deepfakes
Articles
27 May 2026
Deepfakes
Learn what a deepfake is, how deepfake investment scams work, key warning signs to watch for, and steps to protect yourself and others.
‘5 mins with the FMA’ Podcast #20 Sustainability Related Guidance
Podcast
27 May 2026
‘5 mins with the FMA’ Podcast #20 Sustainability Related Guidance
FMA explains updated sustainability related disclosure guidance and how clear, accurate claims help investors trust ethical and ESG products.
Supporting innovation in New Zealand’s financial markets
Reports and papers
27 May 2026
Supporting innovation in New Zealand’s financial markets
Insights from the FMA’s fintech regulatory sandbox pilot, and an overview of our broader regulatory approach to support innovation in New Zealand’ ...
2026 Climate-related Disclosures Insights Report
Reports and papers
26 May 2026
2026 Climate-related Disclosures Insights Report
Findings from the FMA’s review of climate statements from the second year of disclosures under New Zealand’s climate-related disclosure regime.
Climate disclosures improving, but sharper focus needed on physical risks and impacts
Media releases
26 May 2026
Climate disclosures improving, but sharper focus needed on physical risks and impacts
FMA’s 2026 Climate-related Disclosures Insights Report shows improving reporting but urges stronger focus on physical risks impacts and data quality ...
FMA Chief Executive to conclude term in January 2027
Media releases
21 May 2026
FMA Chief Executive to conclude term in January 2027
FMA announces Chief Executive Samantha Barrass will conclude her term in January 2027 as the Board prepares to recruit a successor.
FMA releases updated guidance that provides more clarity on sustainability-related disclosures
Media releases
12 May 2026
FMA releases updated guidance that provides more clarity on sustainability-related disclosures
FMA releases updated sustainability related disclosure guidance giving issuers clearer expectations for ESG claims fair dealing and investor transpare ...
Financial Advice Providers Industry snapshot
Reports and papers
01 May 2026
Financial Advice Providers Industry snapshot
Insights from Financial Advice Provider regulatory returns covering advised products, advice channels and supervision trends. The dashboard data will ...
FMA discontinues CBL IPO Proceeding against the Hutchison Estate
Media releases
01 May 2026
FMA discontinues CBL IPO Proceeding against the Hutchison Estate
FMA discontinues the CBL IPO proceeding against the Hutchison Estate following settlements with CBL and director Peter Harris.

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