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July 2019
05 Jul 2019 Two more OCR cuts this year?
05 Jul 2019 Retirement policy: Call to start over
04 Jul 2019 Prospect of US rate cut keeps yield in demand; Market rises; Fonterra sinks
04 Jul 2019 Two more OCR cuts this year: ASB
04 Jul 2019 Join the office space revolution
04 Jul 2019 Resimac in asset finance deal
04 Jul 2019 Qualifications focus 'upside down'
04 Jul 2019 Reserve Bank capital requirements 'could prompt listing'
03 Jul 2019 NZ shares led higher by exporters Kathmandu, A2 in light trading
03 Jul 2019 Groups ponder new regime; consents on the increase
03 Jul 2019 Resimac takes stake in asset finance specialist
03 Jul 2019 Values on the edge of town
03 Jul 2019 Interest rates tipped to boost '20% overvalued' shares
02 Jul 2019 Demand high for FAP course
02 Jul 2019 NZ shares buoyed by RBA rate cut, US-China trade talks
02 Jul 2019 Consents at 45 year high
02 Jul 2019 Groups at licensing crossroads
02 Jul 2019 Limited stock makes for muted market
02 Jul 2019 COMMENT: The Sound of One Hand Clapping
02 Jul 2019 Banks weigh in on capital rules
02 Jul 2019 nib expands First Choice network
02 Jul 2019 Cannasouth breaks listing drought
02 Jul 2019 Retirement Income Group expects profit this year
02 Jul 2019 Client suffered heart attack before signing insurance contract
01 Jul 2019 Shares fall as yield plays ease from records
01 Jul 2019 Finzo delivers new pension option
01 Jul 2019 Banks warn of rising costs from capital rules
01 Jul 2019 LVR rules could be permanent
01 Jul 2019 LVR rules could be permanent: Bascand
01 Jul 2019 Out of the frying pan into the fire?
01 Jul 2019 Prices under pressure
01 Jul 2019 SBS and TSB rate cuts; FHBs overtake investors
01 Jul 2019 Insulation D-Day
01 Jul 2019 [UPDATED - With FMA comment] Call to ensure efficient advice licensing
01 Jul 2019 Can you spot the single-issue fanatics?
June 2019
28 Jun 2019 [The Wrap] A bouquet and a bloody big brick bat
28 Jun 2019 Shares post 6.4% gain in June quarter as yield remains king
28 Jun 2019 Up, up, up for regional rents
28 Jun 2019 Oh Lord's... what if a win comes down to economy rates?
28 Jun 2019 The takeover: more mortgages for FHBs
28 Jun 2019 UDC profit lifts
28 Jun 2019 Westpac cuts 1 year rate, foreign buyer ban bites
28 Jun 2019 10 market predictions for the rest of 2019
28 Jun 2019 Degree takes shape
27 Jun 2019 Housing team takes over from Twyford
27 Jun 2019 No monolithic cladding, no price stigma
27 Jun 2019 Expect more intrusive Reserve Bank: Bascand
27 Jun 2019 Yield hunt lifts Genesis, Auckland Airport to records
27 Jun 2019 Expect more intrusive Reserve Bank: Bascand
27 Jun 2019 Rates to fall further?
27 Jun 2019 Foreign buyer ban impacts Queenstown Lakes
27 Jun 2019 900 dropping out 'too low'
26 Jun 2019 NZ shares dip as investors eye Fletcher update
26 Jun 2019 OCR on hold: economists predict August cut
26 Jun 2019 OCR decision revealed
26 Jun 2019 Tahi backs motorsport
26 Jun 2019 ANZ cuts rates; will OCR fall again?
26 Jun 2019 Insurers want public education
26 Jun 2019 Consumer and its misguided approach
26 Jun 2019 COMMENT: The compliance struggle
26 Jun 2019 Adviser spin-off 'good news for both sides'
25 Jun 2019 Cigna reveals OnePath changes
25 Jun 2019 Sharemarket extend gains as A2 buoyed by trade data
25 Jun 2019 Fund manager makes appointment
25 Jun 2019 Licensing takes on some of code obligations
25 Jun 2019 Housing market risks for NZ - OECD
25 Jun 2019 Banks scrap sales incentives
25 Jun 2019 Research tool will expand adviser access to research: Douglas
25 Jun 2019 Mindful Money wants to boost ethical investment
24 Jun 2019 NZ shares outperform Asia on persistent demand for reliable income
24 Jun 2019 Banks scrap sales incentives
24 Jun 2019 It’s not just about mortgage rates
24 Jun 2019 Our new code
24 Jun 2019 900 advisers expected to leave the industry
24 Jun 2019 Reserve Bank orders ANZ reviews
24 Jun 2019 Reserve Bank orders ANZ review; BNZ slashes rates
24 Jun 2019 Fidelity support for nib products continues
24 Jun 2019 Surge in AFA numbers pre-FSLAA
22 Jun 2019 [The Wrap] What's going on at ANZ?
22 Jun 2019 Two new arrivals at Harbour
21 Jun 2019 Former Morningstar man teams up with the old firm
21 Jun 2019 NZ shares gains in heavy trading on quarterly index reweighting
21 Jun 2019 Confidence in commercial running high
21 Jun 2019 ASB and Sovereign cut rates; OCR Preview
21 Jun 2019 nib goes it alone with advisers
21 Jun 2019 Transitional licensing 'a hurdle for small businesses'
21 Jun 2019 OCR Preview: Economists predict rates will hold
20 Jun 2019 Blue-chip shares give up recent gains, Infratil sheds dividend
20 Jun 2019 Sharesies expands
20 Jun 2019 Resimac takes on data entry for advisers; IRD eyes property flippers
20 Jun 2019 Resimac takes over data entry for advisers
20 Jun 2019 Newpark adds to leadership team
20 Jun 2019 AIA offers Vitality to advisers
20 Jun 2019 AMP advisers finally break free from the mother ship
19 Jun 2019 NZX50 hits record; prospect of lower rates drives yield hunt
19 Jun 2019 FSLAA starts June 2020
19 Jun 2019 Inland Revenue to act on PIRs
19 Jun 2019 Homesellers required to provide IRD number
19 Jun 2019 Co-Operative Bank cuts rates; Parents support young buyers
19 Jun 2019 Mint offers new fee option to help advisers
Latest News
Koura reports another loss
Koura reports another loss
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Can AI pick the best KiwiSaver provider?
Can AI pick the best KiwiSaver provider?
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[Weekly Wrap] What we know, and don't know, about Labour's retirement policies. Plus a potential surprise
[Weekly Wrap] What we know, and don't know, about Labour's retirement policies. Plus a potential surprise
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NZX aims for 5% of KiwiSaver market in three-to-five years
NZX aims for 5% of KiwiSaver market in three-to-five years
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Latest Comments
FE Investments in receivership
Fei , trustees still hold large of money not yet refund fully.
1 week ago Raymond Yang
Who is responsible for notifying policy changes?
There is no doubt the obligation is on the insurer who the contract is with. Clearly it would be prudent for an adviser to assist once given clear information by an insurer to assist with the communication but to extend this further. For an insurer to attempt to slide this onto an advisers plate is abdication. The adviser can not change the contract.
1 week ago Darryl Scott
FMA CEO on leave
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the fundamental flaw in the legislation came about partly through the event that Murray mentions, and also through the negligence of the Select Committee in ignoring the single most cited recommendation in all the submissions (over 34% from memory) of drawing a distinction between product sales and financial advice. To add to their misdemeanour, the Committee then added a paragraph to the Bill confirming that recommendation of one product only constituted financial advice - or words to that effect. The inherent conflict of interest lies in an individual retained by a Class 4 licensee being required to adhere to a code of conduct that requires prioritisation of client interests. To expect a product sales person to subordinate their contractual obligation to their employer is unrealistic, unworkable, and unreasonable. To emphasise, I have no issue with a product provider marketing and selling their own products - but not behind the opaque veil of legislation intended to govern financial advice. If MBIE ever gets around to review FSLAA, Financial Advisers, FANZ, and all other interested stakeholders should mount a fully-funded intensive campaign to persuade our employees in Wellington to remove class 4 licensees from FSLAA, and replace their obligations within an amended CoFI Act.
2 weeks ago David Whyte
FMA CEO on leave
@Murray: The reps seemed to be acting on their personal interests rather than the interests of advisers. Conflict of interest, isn't it?
3 weeks ago w k
KiwiSaver funds shake off Middle East tension
In this recent presentation of mine https://www.knowrisk.co.nz I show that the average Balanced KiwiSaver fund has added approximately +0.43% over and above the gross average policy Benchmark's return's. However, the averge annual costs of -0.97% for Balanced funds have eroded that to be slighly below BMK after costs consistent with typical SPIVA studies. Note this cost number is for the 45 Balanced Funds used only - for all KiwiSaver Funds it is closer to -0.70% p.a. The presentation goes on to show that quite a bit of return is being left on the table by the one size fits all view of risk.
3 weeks ago P Urbani