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Monday, April 13, 2026

New FAP Category in 2026 ANZIIF Insurance Awards

Submissions are open for the 2026 ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards, which includes a new category recognising the Financial Advice Provider/Authorised Body of the Year. ANZIFF says the introduction of this new category “...reflects...

General Advice Gains Traction at Australian Riskinfocus Event

The role of general advice in life insurance is growing with Australian advisers taking part in a recent Australian Riskinfocus 26 CPD Tour panel debate saying it has the potential to address a growing...

Overly Conservative? Poll Result

In a surprising result, our latest poll finds that a big majority of advisers agree that their advice practice is overly conservative in the way it provides advice to its clients. As we go to...

New Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Announced

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that Cameron Brewer is the new Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, replacing the outgoing minister Scott Simpson. In announcing a refreshed ministerial lineup the PM also named Brewer...

New Adviser Council Members Appointed at Fidelity Life

News that three new adviser representatives and three industry representatives have been appointed to Fidelity Life's Adviser council drew much reader interest this week... Fidelity Life has confirmed the appointment...

Premium Relief for North’s Weather-Affected Customers

Eligible Fidelity Life customers who are facing financial hardship as a direct result of the recent flooding and severe weather in the Far North and Whangārei Districts can apply to have their premiums temporarily...

Latest Poll – ‘Cautious’ Advice?

Our latest poll is seeking your views on whether your advice practice is overly conservative in the advice processes it uses, which the FMA believes is making advice less accessible. In her address to Financial...

 Winners of Financial Advice NZ Awards Celebrated

Financial Advice NZ has named the eight winners of its annual awards, recognising outstanding contributions to the profession at its Gala Dinner during the National Adviser Conference. The professional body says the awards recognise individuals...

Chubb Life Extends Offers

Chubb Life has announced the extension of its 2 Months’ Free and 15% Lifetime Reward offers until 30 June 2026, for new or increased Assurance Extra and Assurance Extra Business policies. In a message to...

FMA Cancels FAP Licence

Our report that the FMA has cancelled the FAP licence of a company for failing to meet its licence obligations, attracted strong reader interest this week... The Financial Markets Authority...