Regulator

Major onshore regulator

FMA regulated brokers

Financial Markets Authority (New Zealand), New Zealand

9 brokers list FMA in our register. The FMA regulates financial markets and services in New Zealand. Providers register on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) and derivatives issuers hold an FMA licence.

Brokers listed
9
Trusted or better
9
Caution or worse
0
Regulator country
New Zealand

What FMA protection means

General facts about the regime. What applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.

  • Licensed derivatives issuers follow FMA conduct and disclosure rules.
  • Registration on the FSPR alone is not a licence, so check the licensed status.

Major onshore regulator. Full conduct-of-business rules, client-money segregation and an enforcement record. A licence here carries the most weight for retail clients.

How to check the FMA register

  1. 01

    Open the FMA website (www.fma.govt.nz).

  2. 02

    Search for the provider's name or FSP number.

  3. 03

    Confirm the licensed legal entity is the company named in your account terms, and that its status is current.

  4. 04

    Check the licence or permissions cover the products you want to trade.

FMA website

Brokers that list FMA

Sorted by score, best first. A listing is a pointer to check, not proof of a current licence.

Verdicts for FMA brokers

How the brokers that list this regulator are spread across our verdict bands.

  • Strongly Trusted

    A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    1
  • Trusted

    A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    8
  • Proceed With Caution

    Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.

    0
  • High Risk

    The evidence points to material risk. Prop firms only.

    0
  • Avoid

    Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.

    0
  • Not yet rated

    We hold a record but have not assigned a score. Not a judgement.

    0

FMA: frequently asked questions

What protection does a FMA licence give clients?
Licensed derivatives issuers follow FMA conduct and disclosure rules. Registration on the FSPR alone is not a licence, so check the licensed status. These are general facts about the regime; what applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.
How many brokers list FMA in your register?
9 of the brokers in our register list Financial Markets Authority (New Zealand) (FMA). Records are refreshed as new regulator information is checked, and a listing here is a pointer, not proof of a current licence.
How do I check a FMA licence?
Open the FMA website and search for the provider's name or FSP number. Confirm the licensed legal entity matches the company in your account terms and that its status is current.
Does a licence mean a broker is safe?
No. A licence shows a regulator authorised a specific legal entity for specific activities. It does not guarantee the firm will not fail or treat clients fairly. Check the entity you actually contract with, and that its status is current.

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