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.
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.
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.
20 February 2008
Financial Advisors will be held to higher standards of competency, accountability and disclosure under the Financial Advisors Bill sent to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee yesterday, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says.