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  1. 4 March 2020

    Cash investments

    Cash investments include savings accounts and term deposits with a bank, credit union or building society. You can also invest cash through a managed fund (this includes KiwiSaver) which pools together money from individuals for investments, managed by a fund manager. Cash investments are relatively safe because you’re promised a fixed interest rate. But the returns you get through interest rates tend to be low, so they’re not always the best option – particularly if you’re saving for retirement. Find out more about the risks, returns and costs associated with investing in cash here.

  2. 4 March 2020

    Derivatives

    Derivatives are complex financial instruments, and trading them is not a suitable ‘investment’ for most consumers. They are designed to track the value of something without the need to actually buy or sell that underlying thing and are used by professionals to manage risk or to speculate. Learn more about the risks and returns of investing in derivatives here.

  3. 4 March 2020

    Foreign exchange trading

    Forex trading is the buying and selling of foreign currencies. People trade in forex either to try to make a quick profit by betting on the changing value of a currency or to provide certainty about the cost of future foreign currency payments (called ‘hedging’).The risk of online foreign exchange trading is high. We regularly receive complaints and enquiries from consumers who have lost money in online forex trading. Find out more about the risks and returns here.

  4. 4 February 2020

    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.

  5. 26 July 2019

    Guidance for foreign passport fund operators

    This guide is for foreign passport fund operators wanting to offer interests in regulated collective investment schemes (CIS) in New Zealand under the Asia Region Funds Passport regime.

  7. 23 May 2019

    Superannuation products

    Superannuation schemes are managed fund investments. When you save via a superannuation scheme, your money is pooled with other New Zealander’s in your scheme and is spread across different kinds of investments. Some schemes offer additional benefits such as life or disability insurance. If you’re considering joining a workplace savings scheme instead of KiwiSaver, make sure you compare the benefits first.

  10. 26 November 2018

    i-Select Superannuation Scheme Waiver

    On 22 November 2018 the FMA granted a waiver of part of the FMA levy to i-Select Superannuation Scheme, which is comprised of the Personal Plans, with i-Select Limited (i-Select) acting as the manager of the Scheme.

  11. 22 November 2018

    Portfolio Superannuation Scheme Levy Waiver

    On 22 November 2018, the FMA granted a waiver of part of the FMA levy to Portfolio Superannuation Scheme, which is comprised of the Personal Plans, with Saturn Invest New Zealand Limited (Saturn) acting as the manager of the Scheme.

  12. 13 November 2018

    Crowdfunding

    Crowdfunding works by many people (the crowd) putting in small amounts of money to raise funds for a company or project. When you put money into an equity crowdfunding project, you're buying shares. Typically this will be in small or start-up businesses, meaning you become a part owner of the business. It's important to understand the risks of investing in crowdfunding. Read more here.

  14. 4 October 2018

    Managed funds

    When you invest in a managed fund, your money is pooled with other investors’ money and is spread across different kinds of investments. A manager chooses how the fund is invested according to the rules set out for each fund and each investor owns a proportion of the total fund. You can invest in a single fund or a mix of funds. Managed funds allow for investment diversity and can be a good investment option. Learn how managed funds work and the different types available.

  15. 4 October 2018

    Investment software packages and seminars

    Investment or ‘wealth creation’ software or seminars promising large returns are almost always too good to be true and that ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ may even turn out to be a scam. Understand the risks before you sign up.