Risk Commissions Under Regulator’s Spotlight
The FMA’s new Financial Conduct Report, which sets out its regulatory priorities for the 2026-27 financial year, includes a focus on managing conflicts from...
Soft Commissions – Poll Result
A majority of advisers, it seems, believe the FMA has no cause to be concerned about soft commissions in the life insurance sector, although...
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...