NZers Back AI for Scam Detection But Not on Money Calls
New FSC research, released at the council’s 2026 conference, shows Kiwis are open to AI helping detect scams, answer questions and make financial services...
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...
Paperless New Business Update – Partners Life
Partners Life has completed a range of enhancements to its My Underwriting Manager and QFA systems, which the insurer says supports its move to...
New Guidance Stresses Adviser Accountability as AI Adoption Accelerates
The US-based Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) has published a practice guidance note on the use of AI in financial planning, outlining how advisers...
Simfuni Finalist in Asian Tech ‘Battle’
New Zealand-based Simfuni has been named as a finalist in a major tech competition seeking to find “Asia's Most Disruptive Insurtechs”.
The company is one...
Chubb Life Unveils ‘Revolutionary’ Innovation in Underwriting
Our report on Chubb Life unveiling a tool which it describes as a “revolutionary innovation in underwriting” drew significant reader interest...
Opinion Divided on Going Paperless – Poll
Our latest poll result finds that while a majority of advisers indicate their advice practice will welcome the day when every stage of the...
Data Reveals Structure of Modern Advice Practices
Financial Advice NZ says the FMA's recent regulatory returns data shows financial advice is being delivered by small, technically competent practices managing multiple advice...
Paperless Advice Process? Latest Poll
Are you a pen-and-paper lover, or someone who would welcome the day when every stage of the life insurance advice process becomes paperless?
Our latest...