IG stands out in the UK stocks market for combining real share dealing, a Stocks & Shares ISA, listed options trading, and bonds - giving active investors a full-service, multi-asset account that most app-based platforms cannot match.
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Regulated Brokers
Country
New ZealandJurisdiction
New Zealand
Tier
Tier 1
Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
Max Leverage
No mandated cap
This regulator does not publish a mandated retail leverage limit.
Official Website
fma.govt.nz
New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority licenses and supervises financial service providers under the Financial Markets Conduct Act. FMA-registered brokers must meet conduct obligations and disclose risks, though New Zealand does not impose a retail leverage cap, meaning clients may access higher leverage than in Australia or the EU.
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Check a broker's licence status directly on FMA's public register.
FMA Regulated Stock Brokers
4 brokers
4.0/ 5
CMC Markets offers a broad range of share CFDs on 10,000+ stocks across major global exchanges via its Next Generation platform - an FCA-regulated CFD route to equity exposure without real share ownership.
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Pepperstone offers share CFDs on 1,000+ global stocks across MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView under FCA and ASIC regulation - a convenient route to equity CFD exposure for existing Pepperstone traders without switching brokers.
Read Review3.7/ 5
BlackBull Markets offers share CFDs on 23,000+ global stocks via MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and IRESS under FMA and FSA regulation - one of the widest stock CFD ranges among ECN-adjacent brokers, with genuine DMA access via IRESS.
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FMA is classified as a Tier 1 regulator. Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
We currently list 4 stock brokers regulated by FMA. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall trader rating.
FMA is based in New Zealand and covers the New Zealand jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 regulator, it enforces strict capital adequacy, client fund segregation, and compensation schemes, making it one of the safest options for retail investors.
Visit the official FMA website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the broker's registered name or licence number to confirm its status. This is the most reliable way to check a broker's regulatory standing.
Compensation availability depends on the specific rules of FMA in New Zealand. Tier 1 regulators typically operate investor compensation schemes covering a portion of client funds. Check the regulator's official guidance for current limits and eligibility criteria.