Support for Health and Life Insurers Removal from Climate Reporting Rules
The Financial Services Council says the Government has made the right call by removing health and life insurers from climate reporting rules, which it...
Latest Poll – Soft Commissions
Our latest poll question follows the FMA publishing the findings of its engagement with insurers on how they manage their customers’ interests during periods...
FMA Raises Concerns Over Soft Commissions
There was strong reader interest this week in the FMA highlighting insurers' management of their customers’ interests during periods of short-term sales campaigns and...
Feedback Sought on Genetic Test Ban for Aussie Insurers
The Australian Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations supporting a ban on the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting...
Advisers Divided – Poll Result
The advice sector appears very firmly divided on the premise that financial institutions, including insurers, should pay to cover the costs of their own...
New Financial Sector Levy – Latest Poll
Our latest poll question arises after Budget 2026 introduced a new prudential levy on insurers, banks, non‑bank deposit takers and other financial market participants...
FMA Sets Dates for Financial Advice Provider Forums
The FMA’s 2026 financial advice provider forums will be held around New Zealand and online during July and August.
In its May FMA Upate the...
Budget 2026: Financial Sector to Bear the Cost for Regulation
Budget 2026 introduced a new prudential levy on insurers, banks, non‑bank deposit takers and other financial market participants to help cover the costs of...
FMA Chief Executive Not Seeking Reappointment
The Financial Markets Authority is seeking a new CEO after announcing that Chief Executive Samantha Barrass will not seek reappointment when her five-year term...