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1. 22 October 2015

   Custodians obligations information sheet

   This information sheet explains the difference between a broker and a custodian, custodians for wholesale and managed investment scheme (MIS) clients, and custodians’ statutory obligations. We also list examples of different custodial arrangements.

2. 15 August 2019

   Consultation New financial advice regime exemptions

   This consultation is for any person giving regulated financial advice or providing client money or property services, and their advisers and interested parties. It seeks feedback on proposed exemption support for the new financial advice regime.

3. 9 March 2021

   Financial Markets Conduct (Australian Licensees) Exemption Notice 2020 guidance note

   This guidance note 2020 provides an overview of the exemption notice relating to Australian advice businesses giving advice to New Zealand retail clients, and the circumstances in which a business may be able to rely on it.

4. 9 December 2020

   Overseas research reports 2020

   Research reports produced by overseas firms may be distributed by New Zealand advice firms to their retail clients. This information sheet discusses how this will be regulated under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 from 15 March 2021.

5. 14 March 2023

   Financial advice regime obligations

   If you provide regulated financial advice to clients you will need to fulfil a number of duties. These duties aim to ensure all New Zealanders have access to quality financial advice, and to help build public confidence in advisers – a good thing for everyone.

6. 1 July 2020

   Derivatives Issuer Sector Risk Assessment

   This sector risk assessment summarises the key risks posed by licensed Derivatives Issuers (DIs) to the FMA’s objective of promoting fair, efficient and transparent financial markets. It is based on a self-assessment completed by DIs, as well as our interactions with DIs and their clients since FMC Act licensing began.

7. 4 October 2021

   Self assessment tool cyber security and BCP

   Planning for all types of risk is an essential part of any business. As a financial advice provider, clients rely on you to ensure their information is secure, confidential, and available at all times. By taking the time to prepare for the unexpected, you’ll be able to get back on your feet quickly, protecting both your clients and your business. Use this self-assessment tool to see if you’re ready to complete the cyber security and business continuity planning section of your Class 1 or Class 2 FAP full licence application. It should help you identify areas of strength or weakness in your full licence preparation so you can seek further help or advice and address any gaps before you apply. *

8. 1 November 2021

   Self assessment tool key outsourcing arrangements

   As a small business, we expect you’ll need to outsource some functions to third parties. It’s important that you protect your reputation and your clients by conducting robust background checks, putting contractual agreements in place, and performing regular reviews to ensure suppliers of key functions are up to the task and can meet your expectations and Financial Advice Provider (FAP) obligations. As a FAP, you remain responsible for any functions that you outsource.

9. 4 November 2021

   Record keeping self assessment tool

   Keeping accurate records of the financial advice you provide helps maintain a relationship of transparency and trust with your clients. It also ensures you can provide evidence of how you have complied with your licensee obligations as and when required. Use this self-assessment tool to see if you’re ready to complete the record keeping section of your Class 1 or Class 2 FAP full licence application. It should help you identify areas of strength or weakness in your full licence preparation so you can seek further help or advice and address any gaps before you apply.