OnePath becomes IFA sponsor; Making other professions aware; AMP finally secures AXA; Banking Ombudsman welcomes new legislation; fi360 goes to the Pacific.

Perpetual wishes to acknowledge the contribution that Adam Fisher made to its business as an adviser in its Christchurch office.

Partners Life has started presenting its life insurance products to advisers and says that its proposition currently is based on having the best products rather than innovation or commission levels.

Sovereign has announced the appointment of Patrice de Marigny as general manager, Adviser Distribution.

The Securities Commission has revealed 224 advisers have qualified for Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) status, and a further 721 are being processed.

Building Society Holdings (BSH) and its operating business Combined Building Society has announced that George Gould has resigned as a director.

Holland offers to go Dutch on adviser relocation costs; IRG announces conditional agreement on share placing; Public Trust announces $0.4 million profit.

Mortgage advisory group Mortgage Link has announced two new advisers have joined their brand.

Cabinet has approved further regulations under the Financial Advisers Act 2008, Commerce Minister Simon Power has announced.

Law firms from both sides of the Tasman are to review the viability of launching a class action suit against corporate trustees appointed to oversee failed finance companies such as Hanover and Bridgecorp.