Industry training and support firm mySolutions has formed alliances with Kiwi Adviser Network (Trail) and Prosper Group to broaden the aggregation and services options for independent advice business owners.Kiwi Adviser Network and Prosper Group are fee-based services that provide a range of business support offerings to advisers – primarily in the lending area – in addition to compliance, software, and mortgage broking.AIA NZ has announced a string of key appointments this week as it bolsters its support to advisers and clients across the country.It's appointed business development managers in Wanaka, Christchurch, Wellington and the lower north island.Massey University has launched a Financial Capability Practitioner Course for those seeking to enhance their practice in the sector.The $1,200 course is intended to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the ‘strength-based approach’ used by government agencies and the wider financial capability sector.With more people working from home Auckland IT firm Think Concepts says not all home WiFi networks are secure and could be easily exploited, especially when linked to personal phones and other devices.The company says that with more sophisticated scams, increased remote working, and more data than ever at risk, cyber security must be an ongoing and proactive process.A survey by Swiss-Re reveals how the covid virus has changed consumer behaviour, its effect on the insurance industry, and how insurers can better respond to the changing needs of consumers.It says the stress of the virus has made insurance customers more price sensitive. Swiss-Re also sees a growing trend in consumers wanting to buy policies via an insurer’s website or app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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