Articles tagged with 'IDS'
Read takes GM role
15 May 2018 - IDS founder Barry Read is taking a job as general manager of an advisory firm, three months after his firm joined forces with Strategi.
Strategi and IDS merge
16 February 2018 - Two companies offering compliance to advisers have agreed to merge their businesses.
No safe harbour for new advisers
17 January 2018 - Advice firms wanting to recruit new advisers could have a new hurdle once the new regime takes effect.
Deadline looms for information returns
28 September 2017 - Authorised financial advisers have until the end of this week to file their annual information returns – but there’s scepticism about what the exercise provides.
Newpark paying for members to do Level 5 papers
22 September 2017 - Dealer group Newpark is encouraging its members to complete the Level Five insurance papers and it will pay for the training.
Slater to return to dispute resolutions
24 July 2017 - Trevor Slater is leaving IDS to take up a new role with one of the disputes resolution providers.
New AML classification for financial advisers - what changes?
5 July 2017 - Advisers have had their AML risk assessment downgraded but don’t expect that to translate into any lesser regulatory requirements.
Advisers told: Speak now if you want your voice heard
22 June 2017 - Advisers are concerned the working group that will develop the industry’s new code of conduct does not include a practitioner's voice – but want it to get on with its job of clearing up uncertainties about looming new rules.
Managers pay up for licenses
9 March 2017 - Half the licensed managed investment schemes (MIS) had to pay more than the headline fee for their ticks of approval - and some were charged more than $10,000, it has been revealed.
Mortgage Link considers licenced entity model
14 October 2016 - Mortgage Link aims to write $1 billion worth of home loans this year and is considering becoming a licensed entity.
FMA launches next stage of churn probe
11 August 2016 - Financial Markets Authority staff have begun contacting advisers who have been identified as having high rates of insurance replacement business on their books.
IDS restructures to guide advisers through change
21 July 2016 - Compliance firm IDS has restructured to help advisers prepare for more regulatory change on the horizon.
Fewer than 1000 complete level 5
21 April 2016 - Tens of thousands of registered financial advisers will have to head to the classroom if the Financial Advisers Act brings in a compulsory level five qualification for all, New Zealand Qualifications Authority data shows.
IDS hires key industry figures
23 December 2015 - Compliance and adviser business consultancy firm Independent Development Solutions (IDS) has appointed two well-known industry figures.