Sunday, April 21, 2024

Compliance & regulation

appointment

Senior FMA Resignation

Just over a year after being appointed as the FMA's Executive Director, Response and Enforcement, Paul Gregory, has resigned. He is to take up a...

Feedback Sought on Updated Qualification

The draft version of the revised entry-level qualification for financial advisers has been published by the Workforce Development Council, which is now calling for...

FMA Censures FAP For Breaching Licence Obligations

The FMA has censured Go Financial Solutions for failing to comply with several obligations under its financial advice provider licence. The authority says in a...

FMA Celebrates its ‘Strong Progress’ in Annual Report

The FMA has achieved all its performance measures, according to its latest annual report – which covers the 12 months to June 2023. The regulator...

Industry Body Welcomes ‘Breathing Space’ on CCCFA

Making our Story of the Week is news that the National Government has released a list of action points that has been welcomed by...

Adviser Firm Licence Cancelled by FMA

The FMA has cancelled Foundation Advice Limited’s (FAL) FAP licence. FAL was an Auckland-based company offering advice on life and health insurance as well...

No ‘Red Flags’ for Advisers in Level 5 Review

An assurance that the Certificate in Financial Services will remain fit-for-purpose caught the attention of Riskinfo readers this week… Suggested updates to the current...

FMA Opens Consultation on Fair Outcomes for Consumers

The FMA wants to hear your views on its approach to regulations covering fair outcomes for consumers via a new consultation initiative. The regulator states...

Call to Retain Existing Level 5 Qualifications

One industry leader's response to news that the Level 5 certificate may be changed, coupled with his suggestion that advisers should concentrate on good...