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November 2020
02 Nov 2020 Industry farewells Faafoi, welcomes new commerce minister
02 Nov 2020 Market influencers going forward...
02 Nov 2020 SuperCity property attracting overseas interest
02 Nov 2020 New disclosure regulations 'a big leap for some businesses'
October 2020
30 Oct 2020 F&P Healthcare profit-taking drags NZX 50 down
30 Oct 2020 Research IP expand New Zealand team with new hire
30 Oct 2020 Most expensive rental region a surprise
30 Oct 2020 AMP receive buyout offer from US investment company
30 Oct 2020 Avanti raises $50 million; ANZ profits fall on writedowns
30 Oct 2020 Avanti raises $50 million for expansion
30 Oct 2020 AMP a laggard with KiwiSaver default status on the line
30 Oct 2020 Finzo appoints new service manager
29 Oct 2020 Shares fall as coronavirus woes return
29 Oct 2020 Juno to increase KiwiSaver fees, not pursuing default status.
29 Oct 2020 FSC enjoys a solid year of growth despite challenges
29 Oct 2020 ANZ profit drops 27% after loan writedowns
29 Oct 2020 Fidelity Life appoints new CEO
29 Oct 2020 How low could mortgage rates go?; Co-op slashes rates
29 Oct 2020 Dunedin in demand
29 Oct 2020 NZ investors will move their money if funds prove non-ethical
28 Oct 2020 Second market fall stopped by F&P Healthcare rebound
28 Oct 2020 How low could mortgage rates go?
28 Oct 2020 A controversy or lost opportunity when we talk about sum insured
28 Oct 2020 Which advisers will win the future?
28 Oct 2020 Mortgage lending record; ANZ slashes one year rate
28 Oct 2020 High upfront commissions likely to stay
28 Oct 2020 Northern Trust wins bid for ANZ’s passive investment suite
27 Oct 2020 F&P Healthcare knocked by strong kiwi; covid saps stock market
27 Oct 2020 Record home lending in September
27 Oct 2020 Hips and knees lead the pack for health insurance payouts
27 Oct 2020 Are more investors looking for advice?; ANZ latest
27 Oct 2020 Investors seek advice amid property boom
27 Oct 2020 Always do your homework
26 Oct 2020 Changes at ANZ; Help build a better business conference
26 Oct 2020 Should Australian financial advisers be allowed into NZ?
26 Oct 2020 KiwiSaver: The opportunity set of a lifetime
25 Oct 2020 Covid-19 changes discussions with clients
24 Oct 2020 [The Wrap] Divorce for AMP Wealth Management and AMP Capital
23 Oct 2020 Shares end muted week with small rise
23 Oct 2020 AIA pimps up its Quick Quote calculator
23 Oct 2020 BNZ Life up for sale, according to Australian reports
23 Oct 2020 Weak inflation means negative OCR: Kiwibank
23 Oct 2020 Westpac one year rate cut; The $50bn programme that will push down rates
23 Oct 2020 The $50 billion idea that will push down home loan rates
23 Oct 2020 Education for landlords by landlords
23 Oct 2020 FMA: Dangers of economic uncertainty in a post-covid world
23 Oct 2020 a2 Milk – growth stocks and downgrades don’t mix well
23 Oct 2020 ANZ re-appoints Penny Burgess as broker boss
22 Oct 2020 Shares decline as global headwinds endure
22 Oct 2020 Financial wellbeing confidence dented by Covid-19 — Cigna study
22 Oct 2020 High LVR investor loans up 134%; LVR limits to return?
22 Oct 2020 COMMENT: Dunedin’s slowdown might last
22 Oct 2020 Westpac dropping adviser wing to Forsyth Barr
21 Oct 2020 It's time sharebrokers had uniform fee disclosure
21 Oct 2020 Stimulus hopes push kiwi up, but shares fall
21 Oct 2020 High LVR investor lending up 134%
21 Oct 2020 What lies ahead for investors
21 Oct 2020 LVR limits could return: RBNZ
21 Oct 2020 The Co-operative Bank launches 2.25% offer; BNZ 6 and 18 month changes
21 Oct 2020 AMP KiwiSaver members should expect major fee reduction
20 Oct 2020 Kiwi dollar hits three month high against Aussie
20 Oct 2020 2.25% one year rate from the Co-op
20 Oct 2020 AMP change KiwiSaver from active to passive
20 Oct 2020 COMMENT: Is a post-election market surge likely?
20 Oct 2020 Negative OCR still needed: Westpac
20 Oct 2020 Negative OCR still needed - Westpac
19 Oct 2020 Markets unrattled by election, electricity sector falls
19 Oct 2020 Avanti hires credit specialist
19 Oct 2020 Negative official cash rate still needed: Westpac
19 Oct 2020 High LVR loans: what does the data say?
19 Oct 2020 High LVR lending: what does the data say?
19 Oct 2020 Hunter: KiwiSaver funds in global shares liable for tax slippage
18 Oct 2020 Going beyond the returns: embracing fintech to deepen human connections
18 Oct 2020 Election, recovery and vaccine uncertainty
16 Oct 2020 Power rally pauses ahead of election
16 Oct 2020 Something’s gotta give on prices
16 Oct 2020 LVR limits will return for investors
16 Oct 2020 LVR limits tipped to return for investors next year; ASB 18 month rate cut
16 Oct 2020 [FSC Conference] The rise of the machines; Robo like a toddler
16 Oct 2020 FSC finds New Zealanders’ financial resilience shines through tough times
16 Oct 2020 LVR limits will return for investors: Alexander
15 Oct 2020 Equity rally stalls as caution returns
15 Oct 2020 Asteron (and Suncorp) appoints new boss
15 Oct 2020 Tough conditions for the self-employed
15 Oct 2020 COMMENT: Property investment tax advantages
15 Oct 2020 [FSC Conference] We need to talk about retirement; National MP calls for compulsory super
15 Oct 2020 Full licence provisions to be released by mid-November
14 Oct 2020 Mainfreight leads shares higher
14 Oct 2020 Tough conditions for self-employed borrowers
14 Oct 2020 New board members announced at Financial Advice NZ
14 Oct 2020 What do clients think of their advisers?; Why house prices will keep rising
14 Oct 2020 Market correction? Don’t hold your breath.
14 Oct 2020 South Canterbury Finance final rites
14 Oct 2020 Trusted Adviser mark finally launched
14 Oct 2020 [FSC Conference] Robertson v Goldsmith; Fixing income protection; RBNZ update
14 Oct 2020 What do clients think of mortgage advisers?
13 Oct 2020 NZ shares rise for tenth session
13 Oct 2020 CPA announce finalists for Integrated Reporting Awards
13 Oct 2020 Sales, prices skyrocket in defiant market
13 Oct 2020 Income protection: Lessons from over the ditch
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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.
2 weeks 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.
3 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