Tag: Katrina Shanks
Government Introduces Conduct Bill
The Government introduced the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill yesterday.
The Bill aims to improve the conduct of banks, insurers and other financial...
Insurance Contract Law Changes a Win For Consumers
Proposed changes to insurance contract law by the Government aims to make insurance policies easier to understand and fairer for consumers.
Minister of Commerce and...
Association Teams up With FMA For More Licensing Roadshows
Financial Advice New Zealand has announced a number of seminars on transitional licensing will take place in November.
The roadshow is part of a programme...
Most Advisers to Stay in New Regime – Survey
The majority of financial advisers intend to join the new licensing regime, according to a survey conducted by Financial Advice New Zealand.
A survey of...
Give Your Opinion on Draft Disclosure Requirements
The Government has released the draft disclosure requirements that will apply in the new regime for financial advice.
It is seeking feedback on whether the...
Licensing – What’s the Right Option For Your Business?
Financial Advice New Zealand Chief Executive, Katrina Shanks, explores the questions advisers need to ask themselves to make sure they choose the right licensing...
Government Announces Conduct Licensing Regime for Insurers and Banks
The Government has announced a new regime to regulate financial conduct, which it says will make banks and insurers treat their customers fairly.
Commerce and...
More New Zealanders Need to Talk About Money
New research has found that most New Zealanders would rather talk about drugs, alcohol and politics than money, and many don’t talk about money...
Financial Advice NZ 2019 Conference Wrap
A record 610 delegates attended the Financial Advice New Zealand 2019 Conference held in SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland last week.
This year’s Conference, themed...