[The Wrap] The terror attacks and us

I've just left the Multicultural Vigil and Reflection event at the Rotorua Village Green. Seeing it guarded by police with rather large rifles reinforced how things have changed in the past week.

The events of last Friday have dominated the news, and financial services hasn't been spared.

We fully expected the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill would actually be passed to law by Parliament this week. That's now been pushed back to the first week of April at the earliest.

We've seen Partners Life pulling its ads talking about death this week. While some questioned this, it's a sensible decision and shows respect to the victims of the terrorist attack.