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1. 18 November 2020

   Common financial terms and what they mean

   This page displays a number of regularly used financial terms and a brief explanation as to what they mean. The page is particularly useful to novice investors.

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/common-financial-terms-and-what-they-mean/

2. 11 November 2020

   Top investing do’s and don’ts

   Here’s some top investing do’s and don’ts from the Financial Markets Authority. Things to think about before investing and things to avoid.

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/topinvestingdosanddonts/

3. 2 November 2020

   5 tips to help you cope when your KiwiSaver balance heads down

   Worried about your KiwiSaver in volatile times? Here are 5 tips to help you navigate the bumpy road ahead.

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/5-tips-to-help-you-cope-when-your-kiwisaver-balance-heads-down/

4. 23 October 2020

   Understanding sharemarket jargon

   Information about the sharemarket and investing in shares can get quite technical and along with that comes a lot of specialised language and jargon.

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/understanding-sharemarket-jargon/

5. 14 October 2020

   10 top investing tools

   The FMA lists 10 top investing tools that help you plan your goals; identify your money personality; find and manage your KiwiSaver fund and calculate your net worth. Find the right tool on this page.

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/10-top-investing-tools/

6. 11 September 2020

   Māori Glossary of Financial Terms

   As an organisation we are working on how we can incorporate more Te Ao Māori into our mahi. To support this ambition, we have helped develop 'He Reo Whairawa' a Te Reo Māori Glossary of Financial Terms.

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/maori-glossary/

7. 2 September 2020

   Bonds guide

   We have created a comprehensive guide for investors on choosing, buying and owning bonds.

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/bonds-guide/

8. 8 June 2020

   Investment Scams

   An investor’s guide to avoiding investment scams and what to do if you encounter one. An online resource for Pacific communities designed by the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/investment-scams/

9. 11 May 2020

   Founga ‘Inivesimeni Kākā

   Investment scams are on the rise and are targetting Pacific Island communities. This page is designed to help Tongan Communities with information on how to identify a scam; how to avoid scams and who to contact if you have been scammed. The page is supported by New Zealand Government Agencies.

   https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/founga-inivesimeni-kaka/

10. 11 May 2020

    Faiga Taufa’asesē Teugā ‘Oa mo Polōfiti

    Investment scams are on the rise and are targetting Pacific Island communities. This page is designed to help Samoan communities with the information they need to identify a scam, avoid scams and who to contact if they have been scammed. The page is supported by New Zealand Government Agencies.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/faiga-taufaasese-teuga-oa-mo-polofiti/

11. 5 May 2020

    Guide to taking part in a rights issue

    When a company needs more capital, there are a number of options available. One is a ‘rights issue’ or rights offer, which involves issuing new shares and selling them to existing shareholders.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/guide-to-taking-part-in-a-rights-issue/

12. 5 February 2020

    Active and Passive Asset Management

    Is your KiwiSaver fund manager passive or active? This resource goes into detail about Active and Passive Asset Management.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/active-and-passive-asset-management/

13. 4 February 2020

    KiwiSaver projections

    How much money might I have at retirement? We help you understand how your KiwiSaver savings projection is calculated.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/kiwisaver-projections/

14. 18 November 2019

    Investors’ guide to auditing

    Investors’ guide to auditing show how good quality audit helps provide better financial reporting information.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/investors-guide-to-auditing/

15. 18 November 2019

    How to read a company annual report

    There are some key things to think about when trying to understand the company’s financial performance using annual reports.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/reading-a-company-annual-report/

16. 13 November 2019

    Guide to diversifying

    Diversification is having a mix of investments that can protect you if a single investment goes wrong. The FMA explores the right ways and wrong ways to diversify.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/guide-to-diversifying/

17. 27 May 2019

    Guide to valuation ratios

    When you are investing in shares, ratios and multiples can be handy as they can help you work out which ones are good value for money. The main ratios and multiples to consider are detailed here.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/guide-to-valuation-ratios/

18. 27 May 2019

    Questions to ask your financial adviser

    A quick checklist of the things you need to ask a financial adviser.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/questions-to-ask-your-financial-adviser/

19. 24 May 2019

    Guide to switching your KiwiSaver provider

    Guide to switching your KiwiSaver provider

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/guide-to-switching-your-kiwisaver-provider/

20. 24 May 2019

    Guide to Product Disclosure Statements

    A Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) provides you with essential information to help you decide whether to invest in a financial product. Read more.

    https://fma.cwp.govt.nz/investors/resources/guide-to-pds/