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...
Applications Open for Adviser Development Programmes
Fidelity Life has opened applications for its 2026 professional development platform, Adviser edge, and announced a record 13 scholarships for its Career connect programme.
The...
Registrations Open for FSC 2026 Conference
Registrations have opened for the Financial Services Council’s 2026 conference which will be held at Auckland’s brand new NZ International Convention Centre on August...
High Number of Registrations for FSC Event
More than 350 people have registered for the Financial Service Council’s sold-out Outlook 2026 event later this month.
The breakfast event, being held on February...