Research

16 Jul 2025

Increased risk profile of KiwiSaver funds 2021-2024

We have observed a dramatic increase in the overall risk categorisation of KiwiSaver funds in recent years. This paper describes the observed increase ...

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29 May 2025

Good Cents: New research on New Zealanders, savings and debt

Good Cents: Kiwis on Savings and Debt is research issued by the FMA. It looks into New Zealanders' attitudes and behaviours towards savings, debt redu ...

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29 Apr 2025

Consumer Confidence Factsheet 2025

A nationwide Consumer Confidence Survey was commissioned by the FMA in 2024, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of New Zealanders’ exper ...

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29 Apr 2025

Key takeaways from the CrowdStrike event survey

In October 2024, the FMA conducted a survey to see how well financial service providers were prepared for and responded to the CrowdStrike incident.

Research

02 Dec 2024

Consumer Confidence Survey Report

This report is the result of our inaugural Consumer Confidence Survey which asks consumers about their experiences with their financial services provi ...

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31 Oct 2024

Market Cleanliness in the New Zealand Equity Market

This research report examines the cleanliness of the New Zealand equity market since 2004.

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24 Oct 2024

Ease of Doing Business Survey

This research helps us to better understand the impact that our work has on market participants and stakeholders. It informs the way we work and our f ...

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14 Oct 2024

Commercial Real Estate and the Managed Funds Industry Research

Research from the FMA has found most KiwiSaver providers are well placed to manage their exposure to the commercial real estate market.

Research

10 Sept 2024

Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services Research

This report looks at current and future use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the financial services sector.