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Information on how we regulate NBDTs including finance companies, building societies and credit unions.
NBDTs are defined in Section 5 of the Non-bank Deposit Takers Act 2013.
We regulate and supervise all licensed NBDTs in New Zealand and are responsible for administering the Non-bank Deposit Takers Act 2013.
Information about the requirements that non-bank deposit takers have to meet to be registered in New Zealand.
Information on how to apply for a non-bank deposit takers licence, applying for an exemption and a list of exemptions we have granted.
All non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs) must be licensed by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and listed on a register.
See a list of registered NBDTs