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Upcoming events and announcements

23 Apr 2026 Thu 11:00am

Heathcote AdviserIQ Webinar

Romil Ghelani is speaking at Heathcote AdviserIQ Webinar to give a regulatory update and insights from the FMA

13 May 2026

Kiwi Adviser Network Conference 2026

21 May 2026

Stewart Group Conference

Latest news

FMA seeks liquidation of additional Chance Voight entities
FMA seeks liquidation of additional Chance Voight entities
FMA has applied to liquidate 25 additional Chance Voight entities and updated the status of the interim liquidators’ report.
Financial statements monitoring insights 2022-2025
Financial statements monitoring insights 2022-2025
Findings from the FMA’s reviews of audited financial statements and lodgement behaviour of FMC reporting entities between 2022 and 2025.
FMA highlights importance of high quality financial reporting amid global uncertainty
FMA highlights importance of high quality financial reporting amid global uncertainty
FMA urges high quality financial reporting to protect investors amid global uncertainty and market volatility.
FMA warns of fraudulent trading platforms using fake news articles to entice investors
FMA warns of fraudulent trading platforms using fake news articles to entice investors
FMA warns investors about fake trading platforms using AI deepfake news articles and ads to scam New Zealand consumers
How to build a diverse portfolio With Tom Hartmann | Jess Learns to Invest Episode 2 Season 2
How to build a diverse portfolio With Tom Hartmann | Jess Learns to Invest Episode 2 Season 2
Learn how diversification works in investing, including KiwiSaver, risk, and portfolios, with simple explanations for New Zealand beginners.
‘5 mins with the FMA’ Podcast #19 Improving access to financial advice for New Zealanders
‘5 mins with the FMA’ Podcast #19 Improving access to financial advice for New Zealanders
FMA insights on access to financial advice in New Zealand, including barriers, industry findings, and opportunities to improve accessibility.
Class exemption provides easier pathway to market for green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds
Class exemption provides easier pathway to market for green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds
FMA grants class exemption to ease market access for green social sustainability and sustainability linked bonds in New Zealand.
FMA cancels Saanvi’s Financial Advice Provider licence
FMA cancels Saanvi’s Financial Advice Provider licence
FMA cancels Saanvi 2022 Limited financial advice provider licence after investigation into mortgage advice misconduct and governance failures
Speech by Samantha Barrass to the Financial Advice NZ Conference 2026
Speech by Samantha Barrass to the Financial Advice NZ Conference 2026
Speech by Samantha Barrass on improving access to financial advice in New Zealand, covering regulation, consumer trust, digital advice and AI.
Access to financial advice in New Zealand
Access to financial advice in New Zealand
Findings from the FMA’s review of how New Zealanders access financial advice, including challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Review identifies opportunities to improve New Zealanders’ access to financial advice
Review identifies opportunities to improve New Zealanders’ access to financial advice
FMA review finds ways to improve New Zealanders access to financial advice highlighting barriers innovation and consumer outcomes.
IPO scam
IPO scam
Learn how IPO scams work, how to spot the warning signs, and what to do if it happens to you.