New research published by the FMA's economics team this week shows that while many New Zealanders feel confident in their financial decisions, there are significant gaps between their financial goals and actual holdings of investment products. Good Cents: Kiwis on Savings and Debt looks into New Zealanders' attitudes and behaviours towards savings, debt reduction, and financial guidance. FMA Head of Economics and Research Gael Price speaks about the research, which found there is room for financial providers to help New Zealanders better align investment choices with financial goals, help them better understand debt management, and increase their comfort with seeking financial information.
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#13 Consumer Confidence Survey
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Market Volatility and Your Investments with Brad Olsen | Jess Learns to Invest
Market volatility is about how much and how quickly prices in the market change. When prices move a lot, there's a chance to make money, but there's also more risk. Remember, market volatility is normal. In this episode, you'll learn what market volatility is, how it can affect your investments, and what it means for your KiwiSaver.This episode features Brad Olsen, the Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics.Join Jess, a 27-year-old newcomer to the investing world, as she navigates the highs and lows of becoming an investor. Like many of you, she's learning the ropes. Each month, Jess collaborates with a different expert who shares invaluable insights and tips about investing.At the FMA, we believe in empowering New Zealanders with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
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#12 Access to Financial Advice Review
In this edition of 5 mins with the FMA Head of Financial Advice Romil Ghelani speaks to Heidi Norman about the Financial Advice Review. Regulatory Returns data signals a healthy financial sector. This is the first time the FMA has collected a comprehensive snapshot of the financial advice sector since the new Financial Advice regime came into effect in March 2023. This data is derived from the 2024 Financial Advice Provider regulatory returns and provides valuable insights into what types of products are being advised on as well as the way customers are receiving that advice. The FMA will use this data to help shape the way we supervise and engage with the sector going forward. Additional information can be found here: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html
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Understanding Managed Funds with Tom Hartmann | Jess Learns to Invest
A managed fund is a type of investment where your money is pooled together into a larger investment fund with other investors. A fund manager with expertise in investing then manages that money and decides what assets to buy and sell on your behalf. Learn this and more as Jess learns how to get started in a managed fund. This episode features Sorted.org.nz’s Personal Finance Lead, Tom Hartmann.Join Jess, a 27-year-old newbie in the world of investing, as she navigates the ups and downs of becoming an investor. Just like you, she's learning the ropes. Each month, Jess will team up with a different expert who will share invaluable insights and tips about investing. At the FMA, we believe in empowering New Zealanders with the knowledge to make Informed financial decisions.
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