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Financial Service Providers Register: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Learn how to use the Financial Service Providers Register to verify if a broker is legitimate before you do business with them.

The Financial Service Providers Register is a public database used to check the status of financial service providers.

Who it's for

This register is a tool for anyone who needs to verify the legitimacy of a financial broker or provider.

What you get

You gain access to a searchable database that allows you to confirm whether a financial provider is officially registered. This helps you verify that a broker is a legitimate entity before you engage in financial transactions with them.

What it costs you

There is no monetary cost to using the register; it only costs the time you spend searching the database.

The catch to know

Being listed on the register does not mean that a regulatory body endorses the firm. It only confirms that the firm is registered.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official online portal.
  2. Use the search function to look up a specific provider or individual.
  3. Review the registration details to confirm their status.
  4. Use the information to make an informed decision about your financial dealings.

https://www.fspr.govt.nz