Latest Poll – Taking Stock
With another consultation paper recently released to the industry in the form of the FMA’s two proposed standards for transitional licensing (see: FMA Consults...),...
FMA Consults on Two Standard Conditions for Transitional Licensing
The FMA is consulting on two standard conditions it may potentially impose for transitional licences, as part of the new financial advice regime.
The new...
Adviser Shares Tips for Driving Success
Geelong-based adviser, Ross Hultgren, has shared his top tips he says can be used by every adviser, regardless of their age, experience or client base.
Speaking...
Rethink, Relearn, Rebuild – Wisdom From MDRT
An insurance professional coach presented a topic called ‘Rethink, Relearn, Rebuild’ at the 2019 MDRT Annual Meeting which concluded in Miami, Florida today.
The points...
Service Provider Rebrands to Guide Advice Firms Through New Regime
Hawke’s Bay-based service provider, Boutique Advisers Alliance, has rebranded to Finzo, an integrated financial solutions provider aiming to improve service delivery, efficiency and client...
Record Keeping Still Vital Under New Code
Adviser Business Compliance Director, Gavin Austin, says record-keeping is still integral to an advice business even though the newly approved Code of Professional Conduct...
Aussie Election Outcome Eases Pressure on Future of Risk Commissions
The majority of advisers and other industry stakeholders in Australia appear more optimistic about the future of their own business as well as the...
Adviser Record Keeping Lacking, Warns Compliance Expert
A specialist in compliance for adviser businesses, particularly in risk and investment, says good record keeping practices are lacking among advisers.
Adviser Business Compliance (ABC)...
Govt Releases New Productivity Tools for Small Businesses
Business.govt.nz has launched five free tools specifically to help small businesses improve their operations strategy and free up more time to focus on their...