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1. 24 May 2021

   What to expect from your financial adviser

   When you deal with a licensed financial advice provider NZ law entitles you to minimum standards of service. Most financial advice providers must be licensed by the Financial Markets Authority. Learn more about what to expect from your financial adviser

2. 31 March 2025

   Everyday finance

   These pages explain how everyday financial services like banking and insurance are impacted by the Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) Act, what conduct you should expect from them and what to do when things don't go as expected.

3. 12 March 2025

   Working with a financial adviser

   Learn what it's like working with an adviser. All advisers must follow the new Code of professional conduct for Financial Advice Services.

4. 7 March 2023

   Investing basics

   Understand the basics of investing by working out what kind of investor you are and learning the skills to manage your investments confidently. Helping investors make better informed decisions.

5. 30 June 2025

   KiwiSaver projections

   We can help you understand how your KiwiSaver savings projection might calculated. From April 2020, your personal annual KiwiSaver statement will show you what your KiwiSaver savings may be worth at age 65.

6. 6 May 2025

   Cryptocurrencies

   Cryptocurrencies are high risk, speculative products that operate differently to traditional investments. Only invest what you can afford to lose and use New Zealand-based platforms to give yourself some level of protection.

7. 25 July 2024

   Investment advice

   An investment adviser works with you to: Understand your needs and goals, find options to suit your situation, explain how each investment works, the risks and possible returns, and what it costs, and more.

8. 4 October 2018

   Gold and other commodities

   Commodities like gold are often used to spread risk because their price tends to move at different times to other types of investments. But investing in commodities is not low risk. Understand the risks and what to look out for here.

9. 26 February 2025

   Financial Advice Provider licensing

   Find out who needs a Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licence, what to do before you apply for a licence, how to engage financial advisers, variation to licence forms, how to cancel your licence and the costs involved in applying for a FAP licence.

10. 15 March 2021

    How do I find an adviser?

    There are a number of ways you can choose a Financial Advice Provider. The key is to know what you want to achieve from that advice, then do your homework to make sure you choose a Financial Advice Provider who meets your needs.

11. 1 May 2024

    Real life scam stories

    Around one in five Kiwis has been targeted by an investment scam, real stories of everyday Kiwis who lost money to investment scams – but took positive action by reporting it to the FMA and then sharing their stories so others can see what scams look like.

12. 3 August 2023

    Enforcement Policy

    Our enforcement policy is intended to guide and inform financial market participants. It is also intended to be a living policy and we may revise it from time to time according to what our objectives and priorities are. It is not exhaustive and is not binding.

13. 27 June 2019

    Asia Region Funds Passport

    New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea and Thailand have agreed to establish and implement what is known as the Asia Region Funds Passport. Once implemented, the passport will allow a managed fund based in one jurisdiction to be offered more easily to investors in other participating jurisdictions.

14. 8 November 2022

    Mortgage advice

    A mortgage adviser works with you to: Understand your needs and goals, work out what you can afford to borrow, find options to suit your situation and more. A mortgage adviser is a go-between who deals with banks or other lenders to arrange a home loan for you.

15. 10 October 2022

    Ethical investing

    Ethical investing, responsible investing, green finance, sustainable investing, social investing, ESG. Whatever you call it, many of us are keen to align our investment choices to our values. But before you jump in because an investment claims to be ‘ethical’, take a deeper look at what you’re investing in and other factors you may need to consider.