FMA calls for innovation to drive financial advice uptake
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is calling for Financial Advice Providers (FAPs) to innovate to encourage more consumers to use their services to improve their financial wellbeing.
Releasing the findings of its Access to Financial Advice review at the Financial Advice New Zealand (FANZ) Conference in Auckland, FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass said the review revealed a range of structural, cultural and operational barriers across the advice landscape.
One key finding was that that many providers remain uncertain about how to tailor the nature and scope of their advice, she ...MORE»
What KiwiSaver changes do managers agree on?Tuesday, March 24th, 6:09AM 1 comment
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the recent FSC Outlook come to us with your five best ideas and let's see what we can do. So Good Returns asked some fund managers for their top five KiwiSaver change ideas. MORE» |
Consilium exits Cambridge Partners shareholdingMonday, March 23rd, 6:00AM
Three years after taking a 35% stake in Christchurch-based Cambridge Partners, Consilium is selling up. MORE» |
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[GRTV] Earnings season; Iran; War and the NZ housing market - what it all means for investors
Generate Investment Specialist Greg Smith discusses how current issues are impacting investors.
Greg Smith joins Philip Macalister on Good Returns TV to discuss many of the issues facing investors.
He also discusses the New Zealand housing market - which has gone nowhere for the past few years - and questions whether Kiwis will continue to invest in property.
If you want to read a longer piece from Greg then check out his latest contribution to the Good Returns Investment Centre.
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Political parties given outline of KiwiSaver 2.0Wednesday, March 18th, 6:02AM 1 comment
Director and investor Fraser Whineray has delivered his plan for “KiwiSaver 2.0” to political parties this week. MORE» |
Active managers see opportunities created by passive fundsWednesday, March 18th, 6:00AM
While passive funds increasingly dominate ownership of and trading in stocks within the US S&P 500 Index, the resulting price distortions are creating opportunities for active managers. MORE» |
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PAA Legacy Trust supports FANZ
Financial Advice New Zealand (FANZ) has entered a long term strategic partnership with the PAA Legacy Trust to support further development of Campus, its adviser-led, professional development hub designed to deepen capability across the financial advice profession. MORE»
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Fisher Funds moves to woo advisers back
After years of neglecting the adviser market, the investment manager is going on the charm offensive. MORE»
Markets, oil and geopolitics: keeping perspective during the Iran conflict
Generate Investment Specialist puts all current market volatility into perspective for investors. MORE»
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AIA’s new product designed for life
While AIA’s new Cover for Life looks like a level premium product it is something different the company says. MORE»
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Interest rates expected to rise at a much faster pace
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From NZXWT to FNZ and back again
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What KiwiSaver changes do managers agree on?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the recent FSC Outlook come to us with your five best ideas and let's see what we can do. So Good Returns asked some fund managers for their top five KiwiSaver change ideas. MORE»
