Updates - Financial Intermediaries

The Bill includes major changes to the scope of the new regime. The extent of the some changes may come as a surprise to many. What are the key changes in the Bill, and what they mean for the scope of the new regime.READ MORE

Changes to New Zealand's financial services regime - update for Australian financial service providers.READ MORE

There are more significant changes to the scope of the new financial service providers and financial advisers regime. What will these and other changes mean for you?READ MORE

The draft Code imposes minimum standards of competence, knowledge and skills, ethical behaviour, and client care on authorised financial advisers. If you come within the definition of an AFA, the Code will have significant practical implications for you. Have your say.READ MORE

In this issue: Cabinet papers released; Discussion paper on reserve scheme levies; Pre-implementation Adjustments Bill; Continuing professional training for Authorised Financial Advisers; Adviser Business Statements - becoming a QFE.READ MORE

The Financial Service Providers (Pre- Implementation Adjustments) Bill contains a range of technical changes to the new financial services regime. For those operating in the industry, the Bill presents the last opportunity to influence the governing framework for the new regime before it takes effect at the end of 2010. READ MORE

In this issue: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act passed; Review of the statutory framework for financial reporting READ MORE

In this issue: Ethical behaviour and client care-the Code Committee speaks; Standards of competence for authorised financial advisers; Financial services provider and financial adviser fees; Technical amendments and further consultation. READ MORE