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29 May 2019 Asset allocation: Modern Portfolio Theory v Behavioural Finance
29 May 2019 LVR restrictions to remain at current level: RBNZ
29 May 2019 Riding out the cycle
29 May 2019 EDRs want advisers to spread word
29 May 2019 Givealittle no competition for insurance
28 May 2019 Heavy trading on NZX today
28 May 2019 No need to worry about interest rates; BNZ in the gun
28 May 2019 A place in the sun
28 May 2019 Golden rates age set to last
28 May 2019 NZers admit they should be saving more
28 May 2019 Advisers: Aegis needs money
27 May 2019 F&P Healthcare falls after record $1 bill revenue
27 May 2019 Commerce Commission investigates BNZ
27 May 2019 Gloomy expectations around Super City
27 May 2019 Kiwibank one year special down to 3.85%
25 May 2019 Applying for a tenancy like applying for a job
24 May 2019 [The Wrap] What future financial advice firms could look like
24 May 2019 Companies punished when earnings expectations missed
24 May 2019 Resimac adds an underwriter
24 May 2019 Investor activity subdued in April
24 May 2019 No extensions for insulation compliance
24 May 2019 Westpac says RBNZ capital proposals would add $6,000 a year to an Auckland mortgage
24 May 2019 Westpac says RBNZ capital proposals would add $6,000 a year to an Auckland mortgage
24 May 2019 Dunedin adviser's offices searched by SFO
24 May 2019 SFO raids office of Dunedin adviser
24 May 2019 [GRTV] We have to prove we are not the bad guys: Ballantyne
24 May 2019 AIA appoints ambassadors for its new product
24 May 2019 Adviser group rebrands and plans to be a FAP
24 May 2019 SFO raids office of Dunedin AFA
24 May 2019 ANZ cans advice service - what next for NZ?
23 May 2019 Fletcher Building continues its good run
23 May 2019 Small banks say new proposals unfair
23 May 2019 Credit check ban unreasonable
23 May 2019 Small banks fire warning on capital requirements
23 May 2019 [GRTV] We have to prove we are not the bad guys: Ballantyne
23 May 2019 COMMENT: Why the new standards are not the answer
23 May 2019 Salt makes two key appointments
23 May 2019 [GRTV] Good conduct and culture drives out the snake oil
23 May 2019 FundSource finally sold - Sort of
22 May 2019 NZ shares edge up; Infratil gains after placement
22 May 2019 LVR restrictions stabilise property market: RBNZ
22 May 2019 [GRTV] Good conduct and culture drives out the snake oil
22 May 2019 What landlords can't ask tenants
22 May 2019 Pepper makes NZ BDM hire
22 May 2019 Advisers put in hours of unpaid work
22 May 2019 Aegis on the block - potentially
22 May 2019 Calastone makes switch to blockchain
21 May 2019 NZ shares fall; ComCom's early fibre views knock Chorus
21 May 2019 Pepper makes NZ BDM hire
21 May 2019 Warning: insulation deadline looming
21 May 2019 Prospa adds to team
21 May 2019 Prospa's rapid growth
21 May 2019 PE of 1
21 May 2019 Leave good client outcomes to advisers: Whyte
21 May 2019 [GRTV] Code gets eight out of 10 from long-time critic
20 May 2019 Banks shares rise on back of Australian election results
20 May 2019 [GRTV] Code gets eight out of 10 from long-time critic
20 May 2019 Wellington City price glow spreads
20 May 2019 Non-bank Pepper teams up with Astute
20 May 2019 Australian election a win for advisers
20 May 2019 Consilium Wrap on track for $4b
20 May 2019 Degree work continues despite Code opting for Level Five
19 May 2019 Fidelity Life team up for award
17 May 2019 Quiet trading on NZX ahead of upcoming earnings; Market finishes higher
17 May 2019 Don’t count on a market upturn
17 May 2019 Reserve Bank forces ANZ to increase risk capital by 60%
17 May 2019 Standards set to cost
17 May 2019 Mortgage Link inks deal with international group
17 May 2019 Insurer, client disagree over what makes an 'earner'
17 May 2019 [GRTV] No back-down from Level Five, Dale-Jones says
16 May 2019 Mortgage Link ties up with real estate firm
16 May 2019 Support for Christchurch call
16 May 2019 NZ shares extend gain in increasingly volatile market; Chorus gains
16 May 2019 Prospa plans IPO
16 May 2019 FMT cuts rates on commercial lending
16 May 2019 [GRTV] No back-down from Level Five, Dale-Jones says
16 May 2019 More bright spots emerge
16 May 2019 FADC hands down its punishment in non-disclosure case
16 May 2019 AIA appoints Vitality coach
15 May 2019 FSC and Workplace Savings NZ merge
15 May 2019 Dunedin insurance broker ordered to pay Asteron $371K
15 May 2019 NZ shares outperform global rally as low rates bolster local outlook
15 May 2019 FMT in $50 million commercial offer
15 May 2019 Bluestone replaces BDM
15 May 2019 Resimac's Jackson on commissions; Bluestone appoints new BDM
15 May 2019 Rental property confidence dims
15 May 2019 Code creates opportunities for quality mark
14 May 2019 NZ shares fall as Infratil flags equity raising for Vodafone deal
14 May 2019 Caution urged on financial safeguards
14 May 2019 Consilium apppoints new Auckland BDM
14 May 2019 Latest house sales data not flash; Westpac reckons market will rebound
14 May 2019 NZ sales on downbound train
14 May 2019 Advisers' need for research a benefit, not a hindrance: Douglas
13 May 2019 Trustpower hits record on special dividend; Tip Top sold
13 May 2019 It’s the law: Healthy Homes standards
13 May 2019 Nikko expands team
13 May 2019 FMA dishes out AML warnings
13 May 2019 Odd priorities – and how some are resolved
13 May 2019 NZFSG gets its on loan product; Adrian Orr explains OCR cut decision
13 May 2019 NZFSG rolls out its own mortgage product
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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