Nib Launches Suite of New Life Insurance Products
Nib New Zealand launching a suite of six new insurance products drew plenty of reader interest this week...
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CoFI Regime Comes into Full Effect
The Conduct of Financial Institutions regime has come into full effect with the FMA saying it expects banks, insurers and non-bank deposit takers to...
Advice Disputes – Your Verdict on Your File Notes
A small majority of advisers, it seems, are confident their files notes would protect them if their advice was ever disputed by a client,...
Advice Disputes – Latest Poll
Our latest poll is asking you to reflect on whether you’re confident your file notes would protect you if your advice was ever disputed...
AI Integration Helping Life Companies
Research by KPMG on the insurance industry’s adoption of AI technology reveals 85% of those surveyed have high expectations they’ll obtain a competitive edge...
FMA Releases Update on Outcomes-Focused Regulation
The FMA has published its updated approach to Outcomes-Focused Regulation after considering wide ranging feedback from financial services firms, consumer groups and law firms.
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Client Dispute – Adviser Refunds IP Premiums
There was very strong interest this week in our report on a financial adviser refunding 50% of a client’s IP insurance premiums in resolving...
Women More Financially Literate than Men – FSC Report
Kiwi women are proving to be more financially literate than men, despite often underestimating their own abilities, according to the Financial Services Council’s Insights...
Fidelity Life Financial Strength Rating
Fidelity Life has had its A- (Excellent) financial strength rating* affirmed by AM Best, marking 29 consecutive years since the company first achieved the...