New Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Announced
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that Cameron Brewer is the new Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, replacing the outgoing minister Scott Simpson.
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Latest Poll – ‘Cautious’ Advice?
Our latest poll is seeking your views on whether your advice practice is overly conservative in the advice processes it uses, which the FMA...
Winners of Financial Advice NZ Awards Celebrated
Financial Advice NZ has named the eight winners of its annual awards, recognising outstanding contributions to the profession at its Gala Dinner during the...
Adviser Caution Making Advice Less Accessible – FMA
One of the key messages to advisers from the FMA's Chief Executive is that the regulator encourages them to “innovate and think differently, to...
Concerns Raised as Aussie Consumers Turn to AI for Advice
Three in five Australians say they would trust financial advice from AI programmes such as ChatGPT. The finding is revealed in a new report...
Strategic Partnership to Support Development of Adviser Hub
Financial Advice NZ has announced a long‑term strategic partnership with the PAA Legacy Trust to support further development of Campus, which it describes as...
Financial Advice NZ Releases Connect Tour Dates
Financial Advice New Zealand has released the dates for its third national Connect Tour 2026, which will be held in eight cities across New...
Financial Services Sector Snapshot – NZers Under-Insured
A new FSC report, which brings together the latest available data to provide a snapshot of New Zealand’s financial and insurance services sector, highlights...
Role of Risk Specialist Adviser Evolving
There was much interest this week in Financial Advice NZ's stance that the role of the specialist insurance adviser is not disappearing but...