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July 2019
25 Jul 2019 Our guide to licensing
25 Jul 2019 Don’t let FAP stand for Fear, Apathy or Panic
25 Jul 2019 Smart Investor tool wins prize
25 Jul 2019 Here's how licensing will work
24 Jul 2019 NZ shares take a breather after hitting a fresh record
24 Jul 2019 Countdown to Brexit: Will the UK Leave on Halloween?
24 Jul 2019 Investor lending flat in June
24 Jul 2019 The costs of rental policy changes
24 Jul 2019 Govt opts for sweeping review of 'underperforming' RMA
24 Jul 2019 Ponzi scheme operator jailed
24 Jul 2019 Tough servicing rates could be eased
24 Jul 2019 ANZ and Westpac latest to cut rates
24 Jul 2019 FMA: Advice processes pose risk to consumers
24 Jul 2019 Advisers slam Southern Cross commission change
24 Jul 2019 Strategi appoints chief executive
24 Jul 2019 Simplicity adds new sales boss
23 Jul 2019 Market trucks on as Mainfreight and A2 hit new highs
23 Jul 2019 Changes at Loan Market and NZFSG
23 Jul 2019 Changes at Loan Market and NZFSG
23 Jul 2019 Ideal client outcomes
23 Jul 2019 Change at top of Fidelity customer team
23 Jul 2019 Make advisers discuss ethical options: Coates
22 Jul 2019 Fourth straight day of share price rises; Exporters gain; Sky leads
22 Jul 2019 Asking prices defy winter odds
22 Jul 2019 BNZ slashes two-year rate to 3.79%
22 Jul 2019 Plus4 expands in Auckland
22 Jul 2019 BNZ two-year rate down to 3.79%
22 Jul 2019 AMP loses fight over KiwiSaver ad
22 Jul 2019 Southern Cross limits trail commission
21 Jul 2019 A world of declining yields
20 Jul 2019 (The Wrap] The anatomy of the AMP shambles
19 Jul 2019 NZ shares extend gain as passive funds bolster prices; Tourism Holdings climbs
19 Jul 2019 NAB names Ross McEwan new CEO
19 Jul 2019 Low rates for a very long time: Kiwibank
19 Jul 2019 Southern Cross Health Society appoints new strategic advisor
19 Jul 2019 Kiwi takes over NAB; Non-banks react to LVR extensions
19 Jul 2019 It’s all about supply
19 Jul 2019 Hatch's egg grows
19 Jul 2019 RBNZ says no change in approach on Resolution Life's AMP purchase
18 Jul 2019 NZX50 hits record as yield stocks remain in vogue
18 Jul 2019 New BDM lands at Resimac
18 Jul 2019 Mum & Dad investors on the rise
18 Jul 2019 ASB commission changes; Two banks downgraded; New video
18 Jul 2019 Join the Loan Market Highland Park team
18 Jul 2019 ANZ and Westpac credit rating outlooks downgraded to 'negative' outlook: Fitch
18 Jul 2019 Extending LVR limits to non-banks "nanny state" idea
18 Jul 2019 Wellness for all
18 Jul 2019 Finely balanced, markets walking a tightrope
17 Jul 2019 NZ shares edge higher in quiet trading; weaker currency buoys exporters
17 Jul 2019 Future actuary rewarded
17 Jul 2019 Big odds on an OCR cut next month; How Auckland housing is changing
17 Jul 2019 Pathfinder-backed KiwiSaver to target gender diversity
17 Jul 2019 ASB changes commission payment system. Will trail comm come?
16 Jul 2019 Shares fall for second consecutive day; AIA, FAP and ATM lead declines
16 Jul 2019 Bachcare charged with misleading consumers
16 Jul 2019 Super City changes enabled by Unitary Plan
16 Jul 2019 Have your say on Super and KiwiSaver
16 Jul 2019 Former ANZ wealth boss joins Pie
16 Jul 2019 Proposals would disrupt business models: Faafoi
15 Jul 2019 AMP share prices takes a big hit; Market down overall
15 Jul 2019 Markets price in 85% chance of rate cut: BNZ
15 Jul 2019 Compliance firm grows
15 Jul 2019 The pace of change, and why it’s important
15 Jul 2019 Changes to quake prone building system
15 Jul 2019 AMP: Resolution Life deal won't go ahead as is
15 Jul 2019 NZ Super Fund books into accommodation
15 Jul 2019 CFP numbers predicted to lift
14 Jul 2019 Southern Cross creates new role for top adviser
12 Jul 2019 Mixed day on sharemarket; Trustpower leads decliners; Summerset biggest improver
12 Jul 2019 New identity for Iress
12 Jul 2019 [The Wrap] Woes continue for ANZ
12 Jul 2019 Ross investors launch action against ANZ
12 Jul 2019 Shining the light on unit titles
12 Jul 2019 Five year low for sales
12 Jul 2019 UK experience a lesson in liquidity risk
11 Jul 2019 Insurers put spotlight on conduct processes
11 Jul 2019 NZ stocks rise on interest rate outlook; dairy shares gain
11 Jul 2019 A narrative to take markets higher
11 Jul 2019 Licensing 'progressing as intended'
10 Jul 2019 A2 drives market higher after upgrade
10 Jul 2019 Mixed post peak value bag - REINZ
10 Jul 2019 Possible LVR restrictions for non-banks mooted
10 Jul 2019 COMMENT: Loss ring-fencing ups war on renters & owners
10 Jul 2019 Here's how to boost your business value
10 Jul 2019 Insurers rethink agreements
09 Jul 2019 NZ shares fall as prospect of smaller US rate cut knocks yield stocks
09 Jul 2019 Non-banks may face LVR speed bumps
09 Jul 2019 Responsible investment uptake highest in NZ: RIAA
09 Jul 2019 UK Pension Transfer Service Insight
09 Jul 2019 FMA told to tweak guidance on complaints handling
09 Jul 2019 Open Polytech offers new financial advice courses
08 Jul 2019 NZ shares dip; Summerset sales fall short of expectations
08 Jul 2019 OCR below 1% increasingly likely: Kiwibank
08 Jul 2019 ComCom takes Ronovationz to court
08 Jul 2019 More SBS rate cuts; Warning on regulation
08 Jul 2019 Advisers ask: Should we have to pay for licensing help?
05 Jul 2019 Fonterra Fund recovers; the chase for yield continues
05 Jul 2019 Getting end of tenancy clean ups right
05 Jul 2019 Compliance costs difficult under new regime: Shanks
05 Jul 2019 Those who benefit should pay
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