Advisers’ role in the National Strategy for Financial Capability
Minister Clark has presented the National Strategy for Financial Capability to Parliament, Good Returns asks where do advisers fit into the overall plan?
The strategy – a result of a collaboration between the FMA and the CFFC – was presented to Parliament on March 15.
Its key aims: to align New Zealand’s financial community, to better serve Kiwis and to make sure that they understand money.
Tom Hartmann, communications manager at the CFFC says that financial advisers have a crucial part to play in the Government's strategy for ...MORE»
Duff calls time on a 63-year insurance careerSaturday, April 17th, 6:07AM
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Advisers should lead from the front on climate disclosure
As the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment bill is introduced to Parliament, one expert believes advisers have a key part to play in bringing it into the public consciousness.
This week New Zealand became the first country in the world to introduce a law that requires the financial sector to disclose the impacts of climate change on their business and explain how they will manage climate-related risks and opportunities.
As well as being a moment where New Zealand is showing leadership on the world stage, one expert believes this is a moment for advisers to show leadership ...MORE»
Advisers’ part to play: FMA KiwiSaver fee guidanceWednesday, April 14th, 6:00AM
The FMA has released its long-awaited guidance on managed fund fees. Director of investment management Paul Gregory says advisers have their part to play. MORE» |
FMA breaks down the dataTuesday, April 13th, 8:45AM
One month on from March 15, the FMA has shared a breakdown of the state of financial advice in New Zealand, and by the numbers the industry is looking strong. MORE» |
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