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May 2020
19 May 2020 International vaccine news excites market
19 May 2020 Leading Adviser explains why a group's actions need to speak louder than words
19 May 2020 Rent increase freeze to change the market
19 May 2020 Markets expect negative rates; Licensing applications continue
19 May 2020 Applications show small advice firms still see future: FMA
18 May 2020 NZ shares rise on US futures and weakening currency
18 May 2020 Markets price in negative interest rates
18 May 2020 T Rowe Price makes Australasian appointment
18 May 2020 Navigating level two: what landlords need to know
18 May 2020 Nelson Building Society cuts rates; Pain in property market
16 May 2020 Optimistic view of New Zealand equities likely to continue [+VIDEO]
15 May 2020 NZ shares edge lower as investors digest QE, covid fund
15 May 2020 House sales plummet in lockdown
15 May 2020 BNZ launches sub 3% rate; Subsidy welcomed by industry
14 May 2020 Cigna boosts commission
14 May 2020 How Budget 2020 supports the housing market
14 May 2020 Budget delivers for stricken advisers, FMA
14 May 2020 Investors fear slow global recovery
14 May 2020 Industry welcomes wage subsidy extension
14 May 2020 Budget 2020: Social housing boost
14 May 2020 Association CEO joins Trustees Executors board
14 May 2020 Bounce back
14 May 2020 Industrial holdings leave Provincia in strong position
14 May 2020 OCR reaction: Reserve Bank open to lower, negative rates
14 May 2020 New Zealanders hungry for advice, Sorted says
13 May 2020 NZ shares fall on US fears of new outbreaks
13 May 2020 OCR reaction: Reserve Bank open to lower, negative rates
13 May 2020 OCR reaction: Reserve Bank open to lower, negative rates
13 May 2020 OCR decision revealed
13 May 2020 COMMENT: Which property markets are most vulnerable?
13 May 2020 Finzo develops 360 integrated solution
13 May 2020 Westpac goes sub 3%; The Co-operative Bank cuts rates
13 May 2020 Wealthpoint advisers ‘cautiously optimistic’
13 May 2020 FSCL: Keep in touch with clients
12 May 2020 Choppy trading on market but tide rises
12 May 2020 Westpac goes sub 3%, The Co-operative Bank cuts rates
12 May 2020 $1.5 billion in claims paid, FSC says
12 May 2020 Insurers hoping for loyalty out of Covid-19 offers
12 May 2020 Elephant in the room at level two
12 May 2020 TSB and ANZ launch sub 3% rates; Advisers plan return to the office
12 May 2020 Advisers plan return to the office
12 May 2020 Reconciling wants to needs
12 May 2020 OBITUARY: Janet Brownlie
11 May 2020 Back to the office on Thursday (if you want)
11 May 2020 Cigna offers enhancements, online quote tool
11 May 2020 Market rises as the economy reopens; Sky TV soars
11 May 2020 TSB drops one year rate to 2.89%, ANZ to 2.99%
11 May 2020 There’s life in the market yet
11 May 2020 Your last chance to win; What will happen to the OCR this week?
11 May 2020 OCR Preview: Economists predict rate will stay on hold
09 May 2020 Advisers caught by rebate time limit
08 May 2020 NZ shares rise as leisure economy set to resume
08 May 2020 Investors expect road ahead to be tougher
08 May 2020 Fidelity Life makes board appointment
08 May 2020 AMP puts stop to wealth management sale plans
08 May 2020 FSCL reports email breach
08 May 2020 ASB and Kiwibank launch sub 3% mortgages; Pepper hires two new BDMs
08 May 2020 Two new BDMs at Pepper Money
08 May 2020 Let’s have the grown-up in charge
08 May 2020 Level the KiwiSaver default playing field
08 May 2020 ASB and Kiwibank trigger price war with 2.99% mortgages
07 May 2020 Financial advisers should get Budget boost: Shanks
07 May 2020 Real estate in level two
07 May 2020 Level 2 details boost Tourism Holdings, Restaurant Brands
07 May 2020 ISG on acquisition trail thanks to Covid 19
07 May 2020 Markets price in strong chance of 0% OCR
07 May 2020 Market enters unknown waters
07 May 2020 Displays of emotional intelligence from advisers is more likely to earn trust than digital literacy
07 May 2020 MDRT waives production requirements
07 May 2020 INVITE: Partners Life mini-conference
06 May 2020 Pandemic will reset all markets, economist says
06 May 2020 Capital investor calls for commercial rates moratorium
06 May 2020 NZ shares rise as Pushpay climbs to new heights
06 May 2020 Judge keeps Ross ponzi class action alive
06 May 2020 What does the future hold for oil?
06 May 2020 Housing market will take two years to recover
06 May 2020 Insurance adviser conduct obligations
06 May 2020 Housing market will take two years to recover
06 May 2020 MPs prefer super savings and property
06 May 2020 Market enters unknown waters
05 May 2020 Investors find hope in a trans-Tasman bubble
05 May 2020 Uncertain future for commercial development
05 May 2020 Familiar face moves into general insurance
05 May 2020 Westpac expects loan impairments; New record low mortgage
05 May 2020 SiFA: CoFI needs complete rewrite
04 May 2020 Whineray takes a pay cut
04 May 2020 Dealer groups should strengthen: AIA
04 May 2020 NZ shares rise in late rally as blue chips gain
04 May 2020 Contactless solution for rental viewings
04 May 2020 New record low mortgage rate at 2.8%
04 May 2020 Sharecare tackles lockdown strife
04 May 2020 SuperCity sales fall 50% in lockdown
04 May 2020 Westpac loan impairments soar to $211 million
04 May 2020 NZ Funds adds to investment expertise
04 May 2020 End of LVR rules: advisers react
04 May 2020 [The Wrap] Lockdown low down (have advisers taken their own advice?)
04 May 2020 End of LVR rules: advisers react
02 May 2020 NZ Funds cuts ties with Morningstar
01 May 2020 Investor fatigue sets in after April rally
01 May 2020 Majority of MPs qualify as property investors
Latest News
Advisers hope AI widens market
Advisers hope AI widens market
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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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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