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Commission to clarify definition of financial planning service
29 January 2010
The Securities Commission says it recognises that financial advisers are confused about the Financial Advisers Act definition of a "financial planning service" and it is working on giving the definition more clarity.
Financial Service Provider Act changes ‘provide relief for employers’
11 December 2009
The recent introduction to parliament of the Financial Service Providers Bill will offer more certainty to employers who assist their employees with retirement savings arrangements.
Costs mount up for regulation
28 October 2009
Authorised financial advisers (AFAs) will have to pay a minimum of almost $3,000 to comply in the first year of regulation, according to figures compiled by the Institute of Financial Advisers (IFA).
Minister changes QFE rules
13 October 2009
Commerce Minister Simon Power has proposed a range of "technical tweaks" around the incoming Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE) regime, in a bid to meet industry concerns.
New Commissioner for Financial Advisers appointed
22 September 2009
Annabel Cotton has finished her short reign as Commissioner of Financial Advisers and been replaced by a Kiwi who has been heavily involved in financial services regulation in the United Kingdom.
Regs wait for Commissioner
27 March 2009
The progress of financial advisory regulations appears to have stalled with the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) yet to name the Commissioner of Financial Advisers.
Address at the Institute of Financial Advisors Annual Conference Success Forum 2008
25 July 2008
Speech by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel to Institute of Financial Adviser, Christchurch 10.00am, 25 July 2008
Consensus grows on financial advisers bill
24 July 2008
MPs and the finance sector appear to be reaching a consensus on regulation of financial advisers. Parliament's finance select committee heard submissions on the finance advisers' bill yesterday.
Advisers Beware
20 February 2008
Financial advisers face a tough year, says ING head of sales and marketing Wayne Becker – and he predicts the government may fast-track some of its planned new regulations in response to public pressure.
Putting spotlight on financial advisers
20 February 2008
The Securities Commission will move fast to ensure strict new disclosure rules - making financial advisers' economic incentives transparent to their clients - are being followed.