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Fair cop: government sneaks in conduct bill before year-end

December 12, 2019

The government introduced the financial institution conduct licensing legislation last night in a move that will impose tough new conditions on a wide range of entities. According to the explanatory note, the new Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill, covers “at this stage... registered banks, licensed insurers, and licensed non-bank deposit takers and to apply broadly to all services and associated products provided by those institutions”. Entities caught under the proposed law must introduce a “fair conduct programme” that is “aimed at ensuring that the chain of distribution of services and products is … [Read More...] about Fair cop: government sneaks in conduct bill before year-end

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MMC begins Aegis era with front-end refurbish plans…

December 9, 2019

Aegis clients are in line for a front-end upgrade as new owners, MMC, start work on re-energising the faded platform after officially settling the deal last week. In a release to Aegis users post-settlement, Tom Reiher, MMC managing director, said the fund administration firm was looking to integrate a range of front-end tools offered by fellow … [Read More...] about MMC begins Aegis era with front-end refurbish plans…

… as Consilium showcases new-look FNZ wrap

December 9, 2019

Christchurch-based adviser services and platform provider, Consilium, has targeted an April 2020 launch date for its reupholstered FNZ-built wrap. Dubbed ‘Wrap 2.0’, the next-level platform taps into the latest FNZ global technology, Consilium managing director, Scott Alman, said in a release. “Some key benefits for advisory businesses … [Read More...] about … as Consilium showcases new-look FNZ wrap

Booster mulls master trust option

December 9, 2019

Wellington-based financial services firm, Booster, is considering a tilt at the superannuation master trust business. David Beattie, Booster principal, said while the employer super master trust market was a mature business, there were still opportunities for the right offering. “We would be able to apply some of our KiwiSaver functionality … [Read More...] about Booster mulls master trust option

Portfolio manager re-titled at Pie; Mercer fills risk vacancy; BNZ bolsters governance; Sharesies director goes

December 9, 2019

Pie Funds Management has reclassified portfolio manager, Mike Ross, as an ‘investment research consultant’, following his shift to Sydney. Paul Gregory, Pie head of investments, said the title redo was in deference to Australian regulations that may have captured Ross under local rules as a portfolio manager. Ross would continue with his … [Read More...] about Portfolio manager re-titled at Pie; Mercer fills risk vacancy; BNZ bolsters governance; Sharesies director goes

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Institutional investors squeeze NZ firms on carbon risk

December 9, 2019

NZ companies will come under increasing pressure from investors to cut carbon emissions, a new Forsyth Barr study suggests. The comprehensive Forsyth Barr analysis titled ‘The Carbon Report’, says the “growth in sustainable investing has been significant in recent years”. “We suggest below that there are valuation consequences for heavy … [Read More...] about Institutional investors squeeze NZ firms on carbon risk

Optimism, jobs on the up in Australasian wealth market

December 9, 2019

The Australasian wealth management industry is gearing up for growth in 2020 with both hiring intentions and optimism on the rise, just-released survey results show. According to the SUPER Recruiters survey, almost two-thirds of respondents tipped 2020 would be better for their own businesses and the industry as a whole. “More respondents to … [Read More...] about Optimism, jobs on the up in Australasian wealth market

Bennelong confirms Janus Henderson EM defectors

December 9, 2019

BennBridge, a subsidiary of Australian multi-affiliate manager Benelong Funds Management, has taken on board the emerging markets team which announced its departure from Janus Henderson this year, under a new UK-based global affiliate, Skerryvore Asset Management. It has confirmed six people into key roles. Skerryvore’s managing partner Glen … [Read More...] about Bennelong confirms Janus Henderson EM defectors

Study finds lumps in global passive popularity

December 9, 2019

The passive investment trend is unevenly distributed across the planet, according to a new McKinsey&Co report, with Australia and Japan the world’s biggest index fans. Almost 60 per cent of institutional money in Australia and Japan is indexed, the McKinsey study shows, compared to just 12 per cent in the rest of Asia and 17 per cent in … [Read More...] about Study finds lumps in global passive popularity

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  • Fair cop: government sneaks in conduct bill before year-end
  • MMC begins Aegis era with front-end refurbish plans…
  • … as Consilium showcases new-look FNZ wrap
  • Booster mulls master trust option
  • Portfolio manager re-titled at Pie; Mercer fills risk vacancy; BNZ bolsters governance; Sharesies director goes
  • Institutional investors squeeze NZ firms on carbon risk
  • Optimism, jobs on the up in Australasian wealth market
  • Bennelong confirms Janus Henderson EM defectors
  • Study finds lumps in global passive popularity
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