The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) was established in 2011. The FMA’s main objective is to promote and facilitate the development of fair, efficient and transparent financial markets. This was because it determined financial ignorance had played a significant part in the loss of more than $3 billion in finance company collapses since 2006.
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There is still some conjecture as to what exactly went wrong with the Ross Group. You may also wonder whether the same factors that allowed these events to occur could possibly exist with organisations we deal with on your behalf.
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Kids & KiwiSaver. It’s worth enrolling for the $1,000 kickstart provided by the Government because who knows when this might change or be removed altogether.
Continue readingFinancial Adviser Regulations Overview
New adviser regulation became effective on 1 July 2011. According to the Government, regulation is about getting better outcomes for the people who need and use financial advice.
Continue readingBill Raynel – Business Owner & Authorised Financial Adviser
I have been advising the public on the placement of investments since 1997. In the eighteen years of my involvement with the investment industry, I have learned a great deal about the needs of my clients, and I have tailored my business and my investment planning strategy to suit those needs. I believe in good old fashioned customer service, building and maintaining strong client relationships with caring, honesty, integrity and openness.
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