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...
Financial Advice NZ Tour Connects with Advisers
Week one of Financial Advice NZ’s Connect Tour attracted an audience of more than 100 advisers in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Palmerston North. The tour...
Unhappy Consumers Keep Financial Ombudsman Busy
More consumers than ever are turning to Financial Services Complaints (FSCL) asking for help. In the 12 months to June the dispute resolution service...
Call for Lenders to Better Support Advisers
The Finance and Mortgage Advisers' Association of New Zealand (FAMNZ) is putting pressure on lenders following claims consumers are getting preferential treatment over advisers.
FAMNZ...
Connect Tour Is Ready to Roll
Financial Advice NZ's Connect Tour 2024 hits the road next week with the first event taking place in Dunedin – places are filling up...
Higher Compensation Limits for Financial Disputes
Financial limits for complaints about financial service providers are being raised and streamlined by the country's four approved dispute resolution schemes.
The services are:
Banking...