A Market Participant is a business accredited by NZX to participate in the markets provided by NZX. NZX also accredits financial advisors within these businesses as NZX Advisors or NZX Associate Advisors.

Guide to becoming a Market Participant
Download our Guide to becoming a Market Participant

Market Participant Types
Under the current structure Market Participants are classified as one or more of the participant types listed below. Click on the role to see its description.

NZX Trading and Advising Firms
NZX Advising Firms
Bank Only Participants
FASTER Participants
NZX Sponsors
Distribution and Underwriting Sponsors
NZX Futures and Options Participants

Market Contributors
There are several other groups who contribute services to the markets, they can be found in the Contributors section.

Directories
List of Market Participants that you can contact if you are interested in trading shares, futures and options.
Directory of NZX Sponsors

Rules and Regulation
Market Participants are governed by the NZX Participant Rules.
NZX Participant Rules and Guidance Notes

Contact Us
For further assistance or information on becoming a Market Participant please email compliance@nzx.com.