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flag New Zealand’s FMA warned Finbase over misleading ads and failed disclosures in its investment products, though no losses occurred.

flag New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) issued a public warning to Finbase, formerly HP Capital Limited, over serious breaches of disclosure and fair dealing rules related to its Single Investment financial products. flag The FMA found the firm incorrectly applied regulatory exclusions, failed to properly disclose that products were only for wholesale investors, and used misleading advertising—such as Google Ads referencing “term deposit” and “low risk”—to suggest lower risk than actual. flag These actions, stemming from flawed legal advice, misled the public despite no investor losses. flag Finbase acknowledged the issues, cooperated with the FMA, and implemented corrective measures, including reviewing its legal advisors. flag The FMA chose not to impose further penalties, emphasizing the importance of accurate disclosures and fair advertising in financial markets.

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