UK Regulator Rules Out Broad Action on Life Insurance Commissions
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has concluded there is no current need for market-wide intervention in life insurance commission structures after examining whether adviser...
Aussie Ban on Use of Adverse Genetic Testing in Life Insurance Starts
The Australian Government’s ban on the use of adverse genetic testing results in life insurance came into effect late last week.
Australia’s Assistant Treasurer and...
Insurance Disputes Hit Record Levels, Health Insurance Largest Category
There was much reader interest this week in the IFSO Scheme’s latest annual figures highlighting a record number of insurance disputes…
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Strong Adviser Turnout at 2026 FMA Forums
More than 1,000 advisers from around the country, and online, attended one of the Financial Markets Authority’s 12 Financial Advice Provider Forums held throughout...
FMA CEO Leaves Role Immediately
The Financial Markets Authority has advised that CEO Samantha Barrass, will leave her role immediately.
In a statement the Chair of the FMA James Miller...
FMA Review on Use of AI in Financial Advice
The FMA is undertaking a thematic review to better understand the use of artificial intelligence in financial advice across New Zealand.
In an announcement the...
New Chair Appointed at FMA
Experienced director, James Miller has been appointed as Chair of the Financial Markets Authority for a five-year term with Trevor Janes also appointed as...
FMA Re-states Focus on Conflicted Commissions
In a keynote address to Financial Advice NZ's inaugural Advice Policy Summit, FMA CEO Samantha Barrass reiterated that its regulatory priorities for the 2026-2027...
Fewer Disputes Involving Financial Advisers
While Financial Services Complaints Limited has had a record-breaking year for financial services disputes, disputes involving financial advisers were markedly down from a year...