FMA Urges Clearer Fee Disclosure
An FMA review of fee disclosure recommends where appropriate, advisers should proactively discuss fees, commissions and incentives with clients “…rather than relying solely on...
Intermediary Duties Under FMA Microscope
The FMA releasing updated information on the duties of intermediaries saw strong reader interest this week...
The FMA released updated...
More Than 7,000 Financial Advisers in Ombudsman Service
Financial Services Complaints Ltd's Annual Report shows that the participants in its dispute resolution service include more than 1,800 Financial Advice Providers and nearly...
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...