Monthly Archives: March 2025
Launch of Financial Resilience Research
The FSC will launch its annual Financial Resilience Index (FRI) research at a free webinar in late April, delving into new research tracking the attitudes and financial situations of New Zealanders.
The council says its...
FMA Releases Update on Outcomes-Focused Regulation
The FMA has published its updated approach to Outcomes-Focused Regulation after considering wide ranging feedback from financial services firms, consumer groups and law firms.
A statement from the regulator says an outcomes-focused approach means the...
Client Dispute – Adviser Refunds IP Premiums
There was very strong interest this week in our report on a financial adviser refunding 50% of a client’s IP insurance premiums in resolving a dispute...
A financial adviser has refunded 50% of a client’s...
Women More Financially Literate than Men – FSC Report
Kiwi women are proving to be more financially literate than men, despite often underestimating their own abilities, according to the Financial Services Council’s Insights & Trends: Women and Finance in New Zealand report.
The council...
Top Health Claims for January 2025 – Nib
Health claims data from nib for the month of January 2025 is again dominated by cardiac surgeries, but the highest claim paid was for spinal surgery on a very young man.
Nib’s data, published on...
Key Partnerships Appointment at Southern Cross
Southern Cross Health Society has announced the appointment of Russell Simpson as Chief of Healthcare Partnerships.
The society’s CEO Nick Astwick says Simpson has experience working for large, complex organisations within New Zealand’s health sector...
Leadership Changes at UniMed
UniMed has announced that its CEO Louise Zacest will be stepping down at the end of March and that Lynne Hayman will become interim CEO.
UniMed Chair Peter Tynan says the organisation is grateful for...
Registrations Open for MDRT Annual Meeting
Our report on registrations opening for MDRT's massive adviser event in June at Miami Beach, Florida drew much reader interest this week...
As registrations open for the Million Dollar...
Fidelity Life Financial Strength Rating
Fidelity Life has had its A- (Excellent) financial strength rating* affirmed by AM Best, marking 29 consecutive years since the company first achieved the rating in 1996.
The insurer says the outlook for the rating...