FAPs Are Making Hard Work of Compliance
Our report that most FAPs are over-complicating the job of meeting their regulatory compliance obligations struck a chord with Riskinfo readers this week...
Most FAPs...
Staying Ahead of Client Agreements
Partners Life has released its second edition of Licensing Quick Tips. This issue looks at the written service agreement between advisers and their clients.
The...
Understanding Complaints Webinar
Financial ombudsman Susan Taylor will present the latest trends in consumer complaints against financial advisers, and outline best practice to deal with unhappy clients...
Bank Change May Trip up Policyholders
All major banks have moved to seven-day payments and as a result have adjusted the processing of direct debit requests to align to the...
FMA Proposes New Business Continuity Requirement
A consultation document on the FMA's proposal to introduce a new standard condition covering business continuity and technology systems has been released.
Paul Gregory, FMA...
Cyber Security Webinar for FAPs
Twenty percent of all cyber attacks in New Zealand target small to medium-sized businesses.
Katrina Shanks, CEO Financial Advice NZ says crooks don’t discriminate based...
CoFI Guidance Published by FMA
The FMA has published its final guidance for financial institutions that distribute products and services through intermediaries as part of the Conduct of Financial...
Customer and Product Data Bill Consultation Starts
MBIE is seeking feedback on the draft version of the Customer and Product Data Bill.
Glen Hildreth, Manager Consumer Policy, MBIE, says the draft Bill...
Compliance Officer Training Course Launched
A compliance officer training programme, designed to provide senior support staff and compliance personnel with the tools they need, has been launched by Compliance...