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Welcome to New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko.

The FMA is New Zealand's financial markets conduct regulator. We're responsible for promoting and facilitating fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets in New Zealand.

We were established in 2011 as an Independent Crown entity. We are dedicated to promoting and facilitating fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets, characterised by fair access, suitable products, quality advice, transparent actions and integrity. Our goal is to ensure New Zealand businesses, consumers and investors believe the financial services sector works well for them.

Our approach to regulation is based on working closely with the financial services industry. We seek to influence how firms manage risks to consumer and market outcomes. We support innovation, believing that New Zealanders should have access to cutting-edge financial services and products that enhance their lives.

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Latest news

FMA files criminal charge against former financial adviser
The Financial Markets Authority has filed a criminal charge against Auckland-based former financial adviser Prem Gounder for dishonestly using a docum ...
Fair conduct programme insights report
Insights from the FMA’s review of fair conduct programmes received from financial institutions ahead of the commencement of the CoFI regime
FMA files civil proceedings against IAG for fair dealing breaches
The Financial Markets Authority has filed a civil proceeding against insurer IAG New Zealand Limited (IAG) for fair dealing breaches in relation to it ...
Speech by Samantha Barrass to the Financial Advice New Zealand Conference
Speech by FMA CEO Samantha Barrass at the Financial Advice NZ Conference 2024, highlighting regulatory priorities, access to advice review, outcomes-f ...
Review of access to financial advice for New Zealand: Proposed terms of reference
The FMA is seeking feedback on the proposed terms of reference for a review of access to financial advice in New Zealand. Have your say by 30 May 2025 ...
Financial Advice Providers Industry snapshot
The Financial Advice Providers Industry snapshot is derived from the 2024 FAP regulatory returns data and provides valuable insights into what types o ...

Upcoming events and announcements

30 Apr 2025 Wed 9:27pm

LFG Mortgage Professional Development Day

Link Financial Group Mortgage Professional Development Day: FMA monitoring visits.

01 May 2025

LFG Mortgage Professional Development Day

08 May 2025

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Summit 2025

22 May 2025

Chartered Accountants ANZ: Audit and Accounting Conferences