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FMA Prepares to Assume Consumer Credit Regulation in New Zealand

2 Jun 2026 1:02 p.m. · Source: NZ Financial Markets Authority

New Zealand's FMA will take over consumer credit regulation from the Commerce Commission on July 1, 2026, following a new Bill's third reading. This aims for a streamlined, coordinated approach with a new licensing regime for lenders.

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