As the industry continues to evolve from a regulatory, technological and economic perspective, we’ve ramped up our support for you by expanding our Business Manager team to ensure you have the support you need to successfully navigate the road ahead!
In the last month, we’ve recruited Alex Paul (Northland/Auckland), Michelle O’Connell (Auckland) and Haylee Edwards (Palmerston North, Horowhenua, Wairarapa and up to Taranaki), further strengthening our already solid team around the country.
They join Peter Warfield (Auckland), Jenn Quinn who is currently in the process of relocating to Marlborough (Marlborough, wider Wellington and Hawkes Bay), Gary Binnie (Christchurch/Timaru), and David Telfer (Central Otago, Invercargill, Dunedin).
Sadly Andrea Reid (Waikato/Bay of Plenty) is due to finish up with us as the end of the month to start her new chapter as an adviser. We wish Andrea all the best on this new journey and we can’t thank her enough for the 10 years that she’s spent with us. We’re finalising the recruitment in this space and will be in touch very soon!
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has set 30 September 2022 as the target date by when all transitional financial advice providers should apply for their Class 1 or Class 2 full licenses to ensure that you are license ready for 15 March 2023.
For Class 3 license applicants, the target date is 30 June 2022. All financial advice provider (FAP) transitional licenses expire on the close of 16 March 2023. By getting your application in before the relevant target date, applicants would give themselves the best chance of ensuring their full license was processed before their transitional license expired.
Check out our Class 1 and Class 2 license guides which bring together the licensing process, duties and obligations and standard conditions for full FAP licenses in all into one handy workbook.
And remember - our Building Better Businesses modules are also available on Adviser Hub to support you in building your business process and procedures.
As we near the end of 2023, we’re not slowing down with our commitment to deliver new features, clear communication and improved service for you and your customers. In this issue you can read about our brand-new Working together guide, register your interest for Adviser edge, see our new transparent turnaround times and more. This is your November update.
As we near the end of 2023, we’re not slowing down with our commitment to deliver new features, clear communication and improved service for you and your customers. In this issue you can read about our brand-new Working together guide, register your interest for Adviser edge, see our new transparent turnaround times and more. This is your November update.
With Engage 2023 (and all its exciting announcements) in the rear-view mirror, we hope one thing is clear: we’re lifting our game for you. We’re committed to doing better by you, our adviser community – now it’s time for us to deliver. In this issue we’ll be highlighting some of the steps we’re taking to make your life easier. You can read about our range of new adviser-first features, learn more about Adviser edge, and see us stick to our promise of showing you service turnaround times. This is your October update.
This month we’re celebrating our inaugural Career connect graduates, reflecting on our first year of sponsorships, and bringing you some key news from around the business. This is your August update.