Financial Advice New Zealand is holding a lunch with the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Scott Simpson, in July entitled A KiwiSaver Symposium. Financial Advice NZ says the event offers a  “…unique opportunity for...

Business valuations across the financial services sector in Australia have climbed sharply over the past 12 months, according to the latest Radar Results price guide. The Australian business broking firm’s latest report shows price multiples...

An independent review report has found that a financial ombudsman service, Financial Services Complaints Limited, is delivering fair, accessible, and effective dispute resolution for New Zealand consumers. The organisation says that the five-yearly review, undertaken...

Partners Life has announced a medical premium increase due to rising medical health costs which it says are forcing insurers to review their medical premiums more frequently. In an Adviser Update the insurer says that...

The results of our latest poll indicate that product features are overwhelmingly the most important factor for advisers when it comes to deciding which life insurance product forms the best fit for their clients. As...

Fidelity Life and Westpac NZ have launched a new LifeProtect Guide online tool which aims to help New Zealanders save time and better understand what’s important to them when applying for life and income...

Nib New Zealand has appointed Skye Daniels as its new CEO. She will take up her new role in August. Daniels joins the firm from Southern Cross Health Society, where she served as CFO, leading...

AIA NZ's appointment of an experienced exec to a new role within its distribution leadership team attracted much reader interest this week... AIA NZ has announced the appointment of Jonathan...