Question 1

What does Financial Markets Authority (FMA) regulate?

Accepted Answer

Financial Markets Authority is the financial regulator in New Zealand, established in 2011. It oversees: Forex, Securities.

Question 2

Is FMA a tier-1 regulator?

Accepted Answer

FMA is currently a Tier 2 regulator on Brokers Watch. Tier 1 = strict authorization, active enforcement, and meaningful client-fund protection. Tier 3 = light-touch or offshore.

Question 3

Is there a compensation scheme under FMA?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a verified compensation scheme on file for FMA. Absence of a scheme means client funds may not be recovered if a licensed firm becomes insolvent.

Question 4

How many brokers are licensed by FMA?

Accepted Answer

No firms in our directory are currently linked to FMA. Public registers on the regulator's own site will show the authoritative list.

Question 5

Where can I verify a broker's license with FMA?

Accepted Answer

Visit https://www.fma.govt.nz and search the official public register. Cross-check the exact entity name and license number — cloned firms often re-use similar-looking names.

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