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  1. 15 July 2021

    Match! Jane met scammer on dating app and lost over $100,000

    Jane contacted the FMA in June 2021 to report a serious investment scam that had cost her more than $100,000. The scammer initially matched with Jane on popular dating app, Hinge, in March. After months of chatting, he lured her into a complicated investment scam involving supposed forex currency trading. Here’s her story.
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    Consumer, Scams
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  4. 27 February 2019

    The ingredients for successful KiwiSaver communications

    The results of a second FMA, MBIE and industry trial demonstrates using communications based on behavioural insights encourages KiwiSaver members to make an active choice about their investment. The report, “Using behavioural insights to improve KiwiSaver outcomes” was published today.
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    KiwiSaver providers, Media release, Roles, Business, Managed investment schemes, News & Insights
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    Page, Guidance

  5. 6 July 2015

    FMA settlement with Hanover defendants provides $18 million compensation for investors

    FMA has reached a settlement of its civil proceedings against the former directors of Hanover finance companies, and the former directors of a parent firm, Hanover Group Ltd. As part of the settlement, $18 million will be distributed to eligible investors who invested in the Hanover finance companies in the period from 7 December 2007 to 23 July 2008. Read more.
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    Media release, Cases, News & Insights, Enforcement
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  6. 20 September 2023

    KiwiSaver holds firm through volatility and reaches $94BN in March 2023

    The FMA’s latest KiwiSaver Annual report for the year to 31 March shows that KiwiSaver has held firm through a continuing period of market volatility. Total funds in KiwiSaver have grown again this year, by $4 billion, due to contributions of $10.5bn from members, employers, and government.
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    Media release, News & Insights
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  8. 15 March 2021

    Insurance advice

    An insurance adviser works with you to: Understand your needs and goals, work out what you can afford to pay in premiums, find options to suit your situation an more. An insurance adviser is a go-between who deals with insurers to arrange your insurance. They will also help if you need to claim on your insurance.
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    Financial advice, Get advice, Insurance advice, Investing, Consumer
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  9. 1 December 2021

    Spotlight on: Balanced Funds

    The FMA editorial team talks about managed funds in this article. “A balanced fund usually has moderate risk, so you’re not risking as much uncertainty of achieving your investing goals or as much potential for loss by being in one. But remember to check your fund type is still good for your situation – if you’re getting closer to retirement or buying that first home, it’s time to start thinking about a more conservative fund.”
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  10. 7 May 2021

    Spotlight on: Conservative Funds

    The most important thing you can do with your KiwiSaver is make sure you’re in the right fund. The FMA editorial team talks about conservative funds in this article. Find out what a conservative fund is, and who it is most suited for.
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    KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Article, Consumer, News & Insights
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  11. 6 March 2023

    FMA investor profile - Mikayla Pakinga-Lawson

    FMA profiles Mikayla Pakinga-Lawson (Ngati Whakaue me Te Whanau-a-Apanui). Mikayla recently joined the FMA team as an Adviser in the Investor Capability team.
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    Article, Investing, Consumer, News & Insights
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  12. 27 January 2023

    FMA Investor Profile - Jane Wrightson

    Retirement Commissioner, Jane Wrightson describes herself as a ‘life-long learner’ in this FMA investor profile.
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    Article, KiwiSaver & Superannuation, Consumer, News & Insights
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