Conduct of Financial Institutions

Gain a clear understanding of your obligations under New Zealand’s CoFI regime, including how it enhances conduct, accountability, and consumer protection in the delivery of financial services.

Online course details

Delivery

SCORM files or hosted on our Platform

Course Format
  • Accelerated Learning (20-30 min)
Regulation/Law

Financial Markets (Conduct of Financial Institutions) Amendment Act 2022 (NZ)

Region

New Zealand

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About this online course

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the key features of the CoFI legislation, including the Fair Conduct Principle, licensing requirements, governance obligations, and the establishment of Fair Conduct Programmes (FCPs). The course explains how these components work together to support consumer trust and ensure ethical behaviour across the financial services sector.

Course Overview

Key modules

  • Introduction to the CoFI Legislation
  • Purpose of the CoFI Regime
  • Who is Impacted by CoFI
  • Licensing Requirements
  • The Fair Conduct Principle
  • Fair Conduct Programmes (FCP)
  • Obligations to Consumers
  • Governance and Accountability
  • Understanding Consumer Rights under CoFI
  • Prohibition on Incentives
  • Penalties for Non-Compliance
  • Scenarios and Case Studies

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose and scope of the CoFI regime.
  • Identify who the CoFI legislation applies to.
  • Explain the licensing requirements and obligations for financial institutions.
  • Understand the principles and elements of a Fair Conduct Programme (FCP).
  • Recognise the consumer protections under CoFI.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of governance and senior management.
  • Identify penalties and enforcement actions under CoFI.
  • Apply knowledge to workplace scenarios involving licensing and consumer fairness.

Legislation covered

Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA)

More about this course

  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Comprehensive coverage of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act

Course formats

Structured Learning

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Accelerated Learning

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MicroLearns

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ShortBurst

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Delivery options

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Gain a clear understanding of your obligations under New Zealand’s CoFI regime, including how it enhances conduct, accountability, and consumer protection in the delivery of financial services.

This module provides an overview of New Zealand’s Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) legislation. The CoFI regime, introduced through amendments to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, is designed to improve the conduct, culture, and accountability of financial institutions. It aims to promote fairness, integrity, and transparency in the provision of financial services, and to strengthen protections for consumers.

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