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  1. Article

    29 November 2024

    Financial Institution Licence - the Finance Direct experience

    The company applied for its Financial Institution licence in mid-2024. Risk Officer Jeanne Schaaffhausen, led the process and discusses the licensing journey with Anita Frazer, FMA's Head of Licensing and Regulatory Services.
  4. Article

    21 August 2024

    Money with Mary

    In our series “Money with Mary,” personal finance legend Mary Holm shares practical tips on a variety of money matters.
  6. Article

    7 August 2024

    Deepfake video scam warning: fake news stories, political endorsements

    A public warning about new look online investment scams has been issued today, after a surge in complaints from New Zealanders tricked into clicking on fake advertisements featuring ‘celebrity endorsements’ – some of which use deepfake videos of New Zealand political figures.

  7. 24 June 2024

    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.

  8. 24 June 2024

    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.”

  9. 24 June 2024

    Spotlight on: Growth Funds

    Growth funds are best if you need higher growth in your investment over the long term. The FMA editorial team talks about growth funds in this article.
  10. News & Insights

    26 September 2023

    In the spotlight: John Horner

    John Horner discusses his motivating factors for taking "a new direction" in his career, transitioning from a long-standing law firm partnership to senior roles at the Financial Markets Authority, highlighting the desire for reinvigorating his career and a sense of serving a greater purpose.
  11. Article

    26 May 2023

    Understanding the new climate-related disclosures regime

    FMA’s Jenika Phipps, Manager, Climate-related Disclosures, speech at a masterclass for business and finance leaders on its expectations for the climate-related disclosure regime in Auckland last week.
  12. News & Insights

    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.

  14. 20 October 2022

    Spotlight on: Wholesale investing

    Spotlight on wholesale investment offers aimed at experienced investors, often with large sums of money to invest.

  15. 7 September 2022

    Spotlight on: Stock lending

    Stock lending is being offered to NZ retail investors. If you’re thinking about participating, understand how it works and the risks.