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Doing nothing 'not an option'

Advisers do not need to have a definite plan yet for how they will approach the new legislative regime – but they need to engage with the process, Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive Richard Klipin says.

Wed, Jan 16th 2019 06:00AM

Markets price in 40% chance of OCR cut

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Three hires for Mortgage Express

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Non-banks head to Hamilton and Christchurch

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Advisers sign on for regulation summit

More than 700 financial advisers and industry specialists have signed up to the 2019 Navigating Regulation Advice Summit.

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AIA celebrates 100 years

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Booster puts pressure on index funds over weapons investments

Booster is one of the first New Zealand co-signatories to the recent global investor initiative, calling for action on continued investment in controversial weapons.

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Booster puts pressure on index funds over weapons investments

From FMA to RBNZ

A new assistant governor of the Reserve Bank has been hired from the financial markets regulator.

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Harbour fixed income head moves on

A role at the Reserve Bank beckons for one of the key faces of Harbour Asset Management.

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Tower exec takes over Public Trust CEO role

The Public Trust has recruited its new CEO from Tower Insurance.

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Tower exec takes over Public Trust CEO role

New year; new rates

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Govt needs to step in to annuity market: Researcher

A New Zealand academic has renewed her call for government intervention to fix a “serious hole” in the country’s retirement income policies.

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Govt needs to step in to annuity market: Researcher

Advisers welcome interest-only boost

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has relaxed restrictions on interest-only lending, and mortgage advisers hope the decision will have a positive impact on New Zealand's lending market.

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COMMENT: How to fix the housing crisis

Dealing with the housing “crisis” doesn’t need rocket science, just a clearly articulated set of steps and fast action, argues property commentator Ashley Church.

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Education providers tweak offers

A review of the NZ Certificate in Financial Services (level five) will spark a wave of changes for educational providers.

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Premium increases: An adviser would have helped

Southern Cross clients who complained to the media about premium increases could have found ways around it had they sought advice, one financial adviser says.

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Premium increases: An adviser would have helped

Consumers want qualified advice

A Financial Markets Authority report on consumers' experiences with financial service providers shows it is vital that a qualification is required for everyone offering regulated financial advice, Financial Advice New Zealand says.

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Auckland property market edges towards first price decline in a decade

The Auckland property market ended the year edging towards its first decline in prices for 10 years, Barfoot and Thompson says.

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Auckland property market edges towards first price decline in a decade

Australian Royal Commission will impact NZ

Dr Deen Sanders, the ex-CEO of Australia's Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority, predicts pressure on Australian mortgage adviser fees will have a "flow-on" effect to New Zealand.

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Australian Royal Commission will impact NZ

Time for a sea change

Nelson-Tasman is famed for its lifestyle attractions but its solid price growth and tight rental market make it a good option for investors too, writes Miriam Bell.

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