MBIE urges caution for FAPs engaging multiple advisers
There is a risk that advisers being able to work for more than one financial advice provider could result in consumer confusion or harm, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says.
The first transitional licences are being issued for financial advice providers who will work under the new financial advice regime, either as individuals or entities engaging financial advisers and nominated representatives.
MBIE has put out two new fact sheets, dealing with the prospect of one adviser dealing with multiple FAPs, and interposed persons.
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[GRTV] Lessons from Harbour's first 10 years
Ten years ago Harbour Asset Management set off on its investment voyage. In this video managing director Andrew Bascand reflects on the good and bad of the firm's first 10 years.
Ten years ago Harbour Asset Management was established and now it is one of the leading New Zealand-based funds managers.
Bascand says the firm started with two institutional clients and now it has 125.
One of the biggest trends he has seen is the growth of responsible investing (RI). While Harbour is known for as a research-based active manager it is also big on RI.
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