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Oversight of non-bank deposit takers

This section provides information on our prudential regulation of non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs) under the Non-bank Deposit Takers Act 2013.

Published date:

28 February 2022

How we oversee non-bank deposit takers

This section provides an overview of the non-bank deposit takers (NBDT) regime and obligations under the Non-bank Deposit Takers Act 2013 (the NBDT Act). It also covers declarations and exemptions for NBDTs.

How we oversee NBDTs

Prudential requirements for non-bank deposit takers

We regulate non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs) in New Zealand. This page provides information on the regulatory requirements for NBDTs.

Prudential requirements for NBDTs

Resources for non-bank deposit takers

This page has resources for non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs), including applying for a licence, applying for an exemption and a list of exemptions we have granted.

Resources for NBDTs

In this section:

Overview of non-bank deposit takers regime

Read about the prudential regulation regime for non-bank deposit takers.

Applying for a non-bank deposit takers licence

Find out how to be licensed as a non-bank deposit taker.

Declarations and exemptions for non-bank deposit takers

Find out how a non-bank deposit taker can apply for an exemption from certain requirements of the Non-bank Deposit Takers Act 2013 (the NBDT Act) and associated regulations. This section also provides a list of exemptions and declarations that have been made under the NBDT Act.