New Report Sets Out FMA’s Key Focus Areas
The Financial Markets Authority has released a key report designed to provide clarity to the financial sector on what to expect from the regulator.
It...
Latest Practice Price Guide Shows Gains
Business valuations across the financial services sector in Australia have climbed sharply over the past 12 months, according to the latest Radar Results price...
Strong Adviser Preference – Poll Result
The results of our latest poll indicate that product features are overwhelmingly the most important factor for advisers when it comes to deciding which...
Next Training Course for New Advisers Announced
Expressions of interest are now open for Partners Life’s next three day New Adviser Training Course.
In an adviser update the insurer says the next...
KiwiSaver Changes in Budget Highlighted
The FSC has welcomed the Government's Budget announcement to increase the default KiwiSaver contribution rate, but cautions on the implications of the decision to...
FMA Pilots New Financial Advice Regulatory Panel
The FMA is creating a pilot Financial Advice Regulatory Panel to provide industry perspectives to the authority on issues related to regulated financial advice...
Call for Tailored Financial Literacy Programmes
A new study is calling for financial education in New Zealand schools to be more inclusive of the cultural identities and lived experiences of...
Cultural Fit Key to Practice Sale
Selling a financial planning business involves far more than simply agreeing on a price, says the CEO of an Australian M&A company which specialises...
More Premium Relief Offered
Fidelity Life customers facing financial hardship in Selwyn, Christchurch city and Banks Peninsula, as a direct result of recent severe weather, can apply to...