Financial Complaints Rise 17%
Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL) has seen a 17% increase in complaints and a 36% increase in disputes (cases the service formally investigates) in...
Adviser Pays Client Compensation
News that an adviser paid compensation to a client, following the Financial Ombudsman's review of a complaint, generated significant interest this week...
A financial adviser...
Australian Industry Body Concerned by Regulatory Changes
Proposed changes to who can give financial advice in Australia has caused "deep concern" among those running industry body the FAAA. It says the...
Life Insurance ‘Too Expensive’ – FSC Report
More than half the people who took part in an FSC survey on life insurance say it is too expensive, with others saying they...
Entries Open for Financial Advice NZ Awards
The closing date to enter the 2024 Financial Advice NZ Awards is fast approaching.
The awards are open to all members of the industry body,...
Industry Body Welcomes ‘Breathing Space’ on CCCFA
Making our Story of the Week is news that the National Government has released a list of action points that has been welcomed by...
FSC Looking Forward to Working with Incoming PM Luxon
The FSC's CEO Richard Klipin says the financial services sector welcomes the National, ACT, and New Zealand First coalition government and looks forward to...
Asteron Life and AIA Win ANZIIF Awards
Asteron Life has been named Life Insurance Company of the Year by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF).
The announcement...
Aussie Industry Body Expands into New Zealand
News that the Finance Brokers Association of Australia has plans to launch a new adviser membership body in New Zealand next year caught the attention...