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flag New Zealand fined Christchurch firm Opes Group for poor recordkeeping, client communication, and conflict-of-interest management, though no client harm occurred.

flag The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority censured Christchurch-based Opes Group for failing to meet key obligations under its financial advice licence, including inadequate recordkeeping, inconsistent client communication, and insufficient conflict-of-interest management due to its integrated property and financial services model. flag While no direct client harm was found, the FMA said the lapses increased potential risks. flag Opes acknowledged the issues, citing rapid growth, and has implemented corrective actions and a voluntary remediation plan, which the FMA noted as positive steps toward improved compliance.

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