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Media releases
23 Dec 2025
FMA Board appointments
FMA announces new board appointments including Steven Bardy as Deputy Chair and welcomes Philip Doak and Alastair Hercus.
Media releases
22 Dec 2025
Update on Interim Liquidation of Chance Voight
FMA urges Chance Voight investors to seek advice before funding Bernard Whimp as liquidation and asset preservation orders proceed.
Articles
15 Dec 2025
Meet the team – Enforcement
Learn about the FMA Enforcement team managing investigations, legal analysis, and court proceedings to protect New Zealanders.
Media releases
15 Dec 2025
FMA confirms investigation into Chance Voight
FMA investigates Chance Voight and appoints PwC as interim liquidators for six entities following court action in December 2025.
Media releases
11 Dec 2025
FMA censures Opes for breaching financial advice provider licensee obligations  
FMA censures Opes for breaching financial advice provider obligations, citing record-keeping, client understanding, and conflict risks.
Research
10 Dec 2025
Matangirua research wānanga: A case study on Māori consumer experiences of investment and savings
Kaupapa Māori research on investment and savings explores Māori consumer experiences and insights from three wānanga.
Research
10 Dec 2025
He Kākahu Whenua: A case study of Toha Network and East Coast Exchange
This Kaupapa Māori research report explores the opportunities, challenges and barriers encountered by innovative Māori Fintech provider Toha Network ...
Media releases
10 Dec 2025
Two Kaupapa Māori research papers released to fill gaps in sector data
FMA releases Kaupapa Māori research on Māori consumer experiences and innovative providers in Aotearoa financial markets.
Reports and papers
09 Dec 2025
Thematic review of financial institutions’ product and service reviews
This report summarises findings from a thematic review of how financial institutions conduct reviews of existing products and services, with a focus o ...
Media releases
09 Dec 2025
Tower ordered to pay $7 million penalty for misleading representations
General insurer Tower has been ordered to pay a $7 million penalty for misleading representations that resulted in more than $11 million in overcharge ...
Media releases
09 Dec 2025
FMA releases thematic review on financial institutions’ product and services reviews
FMA releases thematic review on financial institutions’ product and service reviews to improve consumer outcomes and fair practices.
Podcast
05 Dec 2025
Jess Wraps It Up: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing
Jess Learns to Invest offers beginner tips on investing, compounding, market volatility, ethical investing, and property strategies.

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