Webinar to Highlight Current Cyber Issues and Claims Trends
The latest issues in the world of cyber security will be discussed by Joseph Fitzgerald, Partner at Wotton & Kearney, and Andrew Beven, Manager...
Free Full Licensing Workshops for Class 1 Applicants
The FMA is hosting a series of free online workshops to help guide financial advisers through the Class 1 application process – one section...
Cyber Threat Concerns Highlighted in New Report
Cyber threats are increasing and pose serious risks to organisations everywhere warns Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in a new publication.
Its Cyber Security...
Optional Pathways to Full Licence
Financial advisers exploring a loophole to avoid sitting the Level 5 exam may be making a poor choice by relying on an apparent 'get...
FMA Launches New Podcast
The FMA has launched the first in a series of podcasts with the show's premiere featuring the regulator's Director of Supervision James Greig discussing...
New Appointment at the FMA
The FMA has appointed Margot Gatland (pictured) as its new Head of Enforcement. She was previously the organisation's Acting Head of Enforcement.
Gatland has been...
‘Flawed Logic’ in Calls to Ban Risk Commissions
Calls to completely ban life insurance commissions across the ditch (and the 'flawed logic' associated with these calls) receives our nod for the Story...
Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill Becomes Law
The Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill has been passed into law. It means banks, insurers, and non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs), will work...
FMA Highlights Finance Sector Cyber Security Failings
The FMA has published an information sheet to help financial services firms ensure their computer systems meet licence obligations.
It says cyber attacks affecting New...