The Institute of Financial Advisers (IFA) has called for the creation of common standards for adviser competence, particularly for the ‘structured credits’ Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs) are required to complete under the Code of Professional Conduct.

AIA announces new appointments of Nadine Tereora, Morris Love, Andy Brown and Grayson Xie

The NZMBA has moved its conference to Auckland this year and has named some of its international keynote speakers.

NZ Mortgage Brokers Association announced the appointment of a general manager Jenny Campbell and eighth board memberSonya Reid

Goldman aims to buy all its business Down Under; FMA go live date and new rules for trustees; Beware fish-hooks in new PIE rules.

The NZ Mortgage Brokers Association along with some industry participants have joined forces to raise funds to help brokers in Christchurch.

New adviser regulation, uncertainty surrounding merger and acquisition activity and improved life margins means the insurance market is “primed for a new company,” according to Partners Life managing director Naomi Ballantyne.

TOWER Health & Life has appointed Trent Theodore in the role of Business Development Manager for the Central and Lower North Island.