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Sovereign becomes a QFE

Sovereign's CEO Charles Anderson and CDO David Haak, talk about Sovereign becoming a QFE.

Last updated: 23/12/2011 12:12:12 p.m.

4/08/2011

The new legislation has categorised financial products into two categories (Category 1 and Category 2), and sets out which type of adviser is qualified to advise and sell. Many advisers are wondering if the products they sell or have on their books are Category 1 or Category 2 products.

Asset Magazine - A Dummies Guide to QFEs

18/01/2011

Asset Magazine look at the QFE space and what it means for advisers.

This article outlines what a QFE is and what options there are for advisers in the new regulated environment.

Asset Magazine - QFE Article Dec 2010

When do financial advisers have to register?

19/11/2010

After consultations with the Ministry of Economic Development this morning, we received clarification on who needs to be registered by 1 December.

Sovereign takes the lead in a new regulatory world

16/11/2010

Sovereign is embracing legislation that will set new professional standards for financial advisers by applying to become a Qualifying Financial Entity (‘QFE’).

What has been your biggest regulation challenge to date?

Understanding what is required of me
	47%
Studying and training
	22%
Deciding between AFA, RFA and QFE
	15%
Keeping focus on my clients
	16%