This put me in mind of Dickens’ haunting literary piece featuring the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future – with deepest apologies to aficionados of the great writer wherever you are.
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Now and again, in a well-travelled and diverse life, I’ve been lucky enough to meet some unforgettable and unique individuals who have left a totally indelible impression.
No-one more so than David Minton Anderson.
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As the proceedings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Misconduct in the Financial Services Industry approach the final stages in Australia and an Interim Report has been released, it’s perhaps time to reflect on some key issues, and to draw some lessons from the experience.
Read MoreThe final stages of two historic sagas are approaching – one story began recently and another not so recently.
Read MoreThe debates and discussions around the legislative review, process, and content are all but over.
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I am strongly in support of diversity on Boards of Directors.
Read More“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
Read MoreSince the publication of the Code Working Group’s discussion paper, there has been considerable discussion and a good deal of activity.
Taking stock of the release of the FMA report on the replacement of life insurance business, there appears to have been a mixed reception for the report’s conclusions.
Read MoreThe first issue arose from a recent industry meeting when a long-time friend and colleague defined himself as a "Libertarian Man" and labelled me as a "Rabid Socialist".
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Dire predictions of Advisers deserting the financial services industry in the face of the legislative review may or may not be accurate. But from the draft Bill presented to Parliament it appears that the regulator will have the power of life and death over small adviser enterprises.
Read MoreThe time is rapidly approaching when the opportunity for views on the proposed financial services legislation have to be presented.
The Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill (FSLAB) has been promoted in priority and has passed its First Reading.
Last week, the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill (FSLAB) was presented to Parliament for its first reading. Submissions made by MPs were broadly supportive of the Bill, but there was one point offered which id worthy of closer attention.
Read MoreAt the Booster Conference in Wellington last week – an excellent, informative, and very worthwhile event, I might add – references were made by MBIE and FMA to life insurance commissions that are worrying.
Read MoreIn an era of unprecedented changes in the history of NZ financial services, nothing is immune from the impact of those changes.
Read MoreLast week's big news was the announcement of two of my former places of employment joining forces.
Read MoreLast week's big news was the announcement of two of my former places of employment joining forces.
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