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1. 20 September 2021

   FMA investor profile - Carren Stuart

   This month, rest home caregiver and FMA Facebook community member Carren Stuart describes her transition from a burnt 1980s share buyer into an empowered 2020s DIY investing platform user.

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/fma-investor-profile-carren-stuart/

2. 14 September 2021

   The Goldilocks dilemma (or how to choose the FAP full licence class that’s just right)

   One of the first big decisions you need to make is which type of FAP full licence is right for you, as this determines some of the things you need to think about now, and have in place, in support of your full licence application. On this page Derek Grantham, Principal Consultant, Market Engagement at the FMA talks about your options.

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/the-goldilocks-how-to-choose-the-fap-full-licence-class-thats-just-right/

3. 3 September 2021

   Spotlight on Crypto: Using New Zealand based cryptocurrency trading platforms

   Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile, and many investors have been attracted to the spectacular gains in recent times. In this article, the FMA talks about the things you can do to protect yourself if you’re determined to invest in cryptocurrency.

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/spotlight-on-cryptocurrency/

4. 31 August 2021

   Delta blues: latest lockdown shows need for customer vulnerability preparedness

   This piece aims to provide some ‘food for thought’ as firms start to develop or review their current customer vulnerability processes and procedures. It outlines the common themes that emerged during the FMA’s engagement with industry post-lockdown 2020.

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/delta-blues-latest-lockdown-shows-need-for-customer-vulnerability-preparedness/

5. 23 August 2021

   FMA investor profile – Jeanette Miller

   Experienced investor Jeanette Miller describes her investing style and journey, in this month’s FMA Investor Profile – a series featuring retail investors from around NZ.

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/investor-profile-jeanette-miller/

6. 11 August 2021

   Get your full licence in 2021 – it could be the best business decision you’ll make

   Financial advice providers have had a lot on their plate recently so it’s not surprising that some transitional licence holders have been slow to turn their mind to full licensing. But as someone who’s worked closely with the sector for the last 10 years, I believe there are clear benefits to getting the job done early. And it’s not for the reasons you may think.

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/get-your-full-licence-in-2021/

7. 26 July 2021

   Top five tips for becoming a fully licensed Financial Advice Provider

   Top tips for becoming a fully licensed Financial Advice Provider (FAP) in New Zealand

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/top-five-tips-for-becoming-a-fully-licensed-financial-advice-provider/

8. 22 July 2021

   New Zealand insurers – you’ve got a lot of work to do

   Fire and general insurers have a lot of work in front of them to get ready for a new conduct licensing regime that will require them to treat customers fairly, says the Financial Markets Authority.

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/nz-insurers-youve-got-work-to-do/

9. 9 July 2021

   FMA investor profile – Zac W.

   Our latest investor profile is on 13-year-old Zac, who joined the online investing revolution 18 months ago, and now puts half his paper run money into his growing portfolio.

   http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/fma-investor-profile-zac-w/

10. 24 June 2021

    Welcoming Matariki – The Māori New Year

    Matariki is experiencing a powerful renaissance and growing in significance as an important occasion on New Zealand’s cultural calendar. We asked Elijah Walker (Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto), a Graduate Intern in our Strategy team to share the story of what is set to become our newest national holiday.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/welcoming-matariki/

11. 18 June 2021

    FMA Investor Profile - Reverend Scott Malcolm

    Our ongoing series of monthly profiles of investors around New Zealand. This month, we talk to Rev Scott Malcolm, an Anglican Priest.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/fma-investor-profile-reverend-scott-malcolm/

12. 17 June 2021

    KiwiSaver fund switching among younger people – helping out next time volatility hits

    KiwiSaver Switching Research – Gillian Boyes on how we might be able to help out younger people next time market volatility hits

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/kiwisaver-fund-switching-and-the-young/

13. 24 May 2021

    FMA investor profile – Riki Manarangi

    Our ongoing series of monthly profiles of investors around NZ. This month, Riki Manarangi of Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa, Kuki Airani (Cook Islands), Lonelyseat.co.nz and the NZ Shareholders’ Association.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/fma-investor-profile-riki-manarangi/

14. 11 June 2021

    New default engagement requirements a cue for all KiwiSaver providers

    Gillian Boyes comments on the new default engagement requirements for all KiwiSaver providers amid the Government default KiwiSaver provider announcements.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/new-default-engagement-kiwisaver-requirements/

15. 18 May 2021

    Pulling our weight in the fight against crime and money laundering

    FMA Director of Supervision, James Greig talks about our fight against crime and money laundering in this editorial piece.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/pulling-our-weight-in-the-fight-against-crime-and-money-laundering/

16. 7 May 2021

    Spotlight on: Conservative Funds

    The most important thing you can do with your KiwiSaver is making 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.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/spotlight-on-conservative-funds/

17. 27 April 2021

    FMA investor profile - Cathy Elloso

    The FMA profiles investor Cathy Elloso from the Massey University Student Investment Club

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/investor-profile-cathy-elloso/

18. 16 April 2021

    Spotlight on: Growth Funds

    The FMA editorial team talks about growth funds in this article. Find out what a growth fund is, and who it is most suited for, plus view a case study about switching from a conservative fund to a growth fund.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/spotlight-growth-funds-kiwisaver/

19. 24 March 2021

    FMA investor profile - Lachlan Wallace

    The FMA profiles investor Lachlan Wallace from the AUT Investment Club, in the first of a monthly series profiling the many types of investors around NZ, including their investing journeys, habits and inspirations.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/investor-profile-lachlan-wallace/

20. 15 March 2021

    March 2021 – A new financial advice regime begins for New Zealand

    John Botica, FMA director of market engagement, looks at what March 2020 changes to the financial advice regime mean for the industry.

    http://fma.cwp.govt.nz/news-and-resources/fma-stories/march-2021-a-new-financial-advice-regime-begins-for-new-zealand/