‘Average Kiwi’ Can’t Afford Insurance
While there remains a growing need for life insurance in New Zealand, a key economist says there are critical affordability pressures at play, noting...
Dispute Resolution Service Sees 46% Rise in Complaints
Dispute resolution service IFSO has received more than 82,000 complaints since the organisation launched in 1995. Of those, almost 8,500 have been investigated.
According to...
New Appointments to FMA Board
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister has announced three new appointments and one reappointment to the FMA board.
Tracey Berry, Nicholas Hegan, and Mariette van Ryn...
Few Kiwis Seeking Professional Advice
The FSC's latest Money & You research reveals that many New Zealanders are facing the tough choice between relieving immediate financial pressures or saving...
Initiative to Elevate Women in Finance
INFINZ and the FSC are holding an Empower & Elevate: Women in Finance leadership series, featuring three events addressing leadership development.
The first event –...
Dispute Resolution Merger Paused on Legal Advice
Merger talks between the CEOs running dispute resolution schemes IFSO and FSCL are on hold following legal advice.
In a statement released by IFSO this...
Nib Survey Reveals Kiwis’ Health Concerns
A cost-of-living crisis survey released by Nib and the Employers and Manufacturing Association shows declining mental and physical health among Kiwis.
Of those who have...
Calls to Ombudsman at Record High
The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO) saw a 21% increase in enquiries in the 12 months to 30 June 2024 – pushing...
Asteron Life Launch MDRT Grant Programme
News that Asteron Life is offering grants totalling $20,000 to help a selection of advisers who attended this year’s MDRT Annual Meeting in Vancouver attracted significant reader interest...