Ombudsman Finds for Adviser in Run-Off Cover Complaint
A client who thought he was paying too much for run-off insurance blamed his adviser and complained to dispute resolution service FSCL.
Andrew joined a...
Insurance Risk Management Course
An Insurance Risk Management Study Course is being offered by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF).
The two-day course is...
Financial Advice NZ Extends University Partnership
Financial Advice New Zealand's partnership with Massey University’s Financial Education and Research Centre (Fin-Ed Centre) has been extended for three years to continue research...
New CEO Ready to Lead FSC
Kirk Hope is now sitting in the CEO's chair at the FSC, having arrived for his first day in the top job on Wednesday...
‘Average Kiwi’ Can’t Afford Insurance
This week, strong reader interest was sparked by comments from a leading economist highlighting what he sees as significant life insurance affordability challenges...
While there...
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 –...