Searching the Financial Service Providers Register

Your search options and the information we hold about financial service providers

You can search the FSPR to identify financial service providers (FSPs) and find information about them — such as which services they're registered for and, if applicable, are licensed or certified to provide.

How to search

You can search for an FSP by entering any of the following details in the search field:

  • FSP number
  • New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
  • current or previous name
  • trading name
  • other name (alias)

You can also specify whether the FSP you’re searching for:

  • contains the characters you’ve entered, or
  • equals the characters you’ve entered (an exact match).

Advanced search options

You can use the advanced search to find specific results for:

  • types of FSPs — for example search only for individuals or only for entities
  • the status of an FSP — for example search only for FSPs that are registered or that have been suspended or deregistered
  • FSPs registered on certain dates (or between 2 specific dates)
  • Keywords within a business address — for example by including a street name or a city
  • financial services that FSPs are registered to provide.

You can combine different fields to narrow down your results.

Search for a financial service provider

Information available to you

Once you’ve found the FSP you’re looking for, you can view details that include: 

  • services the FSP is registered, licensed or certified to provide
  • registration status
  • business address
  • the dispute resolution scheme(s) (DRSs) the FSP belongs to, if any
  • trading name and former trading name, if any
  • other names an individual FSP is known by
  • the Financial Advice Provider a financial adviser is engaged by and vice versa, if applicable.

Using information in search results

You can save up to 1000 search results by exporting them in an Excel file format.

If your search returns more than 1000 results, try refining your search. If your search still returns over 1000 results you can send us a data request.

Request data

Extensions to the register

Since 15 March 2021, we have been working on updating our services on the FSPR. During this development, some services will be provided via interim extensions to the register, which will be eventually integrated into the FSPR.

You can search for specific information relating to some financial service providers via these extensions to the register.

Some financial advisers are recorded on an extension to the register

Leading up to the implementation of the new financial advice regime and the new register, our online services were unavailable for a short time. If you're an individual who had your registration for the ‘Financial Adviser’ service accepted while our online services were unavailable, you are recorded on an extension to the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR).

Financial advisers who are recorded on this extension to the register, and who have registered on the new FSPR, are eligible for the 2-year competency safe harbour provisions offered in the new financial advice regime. The competency standards are contained in the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services .

Search the extension to the register [XLSX 66KB]

This list was last updated on 31 January 2023

All help topics

Getting started on the register 6 guides

Before you can register as a financial service provider, maintain your details, or use the register, there are a few things you need to know.

Registering a financial service provider (FSP) 9 guides

To register as a financial service provider you must apply online. The process depends on what kind of provider you are — an individual or an entity.

Dispute resolution schemes (DRSs) 2 guides

If you provide financial services to retail clients, you must join a DRS within 10 working days of registering and keep your membership details up to date on the Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR).

Providing licensed or certified services 6 guides

You need to be licensed or certified to provide certain financial services. Find out who to apply to.

Filing an annual confirmation 3 guides

To remain registered as a financial service provider (FSP) you must confirm your FSP's details and services each year. Find out how to file your confirmation online, or to change the month you do it

Managing your registration as a financial service provider (FSP) 7 guides

All FSPs must keep their details on the register up to date. We may deregister your FSP if you fail to meet your obligations.

Deregistration and reregistration 3 guides

You can voluntarily deregister a financial service provider (FSP), or it may be deregistered by the Registrar. In some circumstances you can object to a deregistration, or apply to have the FSP reregistered.

Paying fees and levies 3 guides

If you're a financial service provider (FSP), you pay fees for some transactions, including registration. You also pay levies to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). There are several ways to pay.

Managing your online services account 6 guides

Your FSPR online services account allows you to keep your FSP's contact and payment details up to date. From your account dashboard you can view and manage outstanding applications and tasks.