Persecution of Financial Advisers in Australia ‘Must Stop’ – AFA
Following “unfair criticism” levelled at financial advisers in the Australian Senate last week, the AFA is calling for an end to the persecution of the financial advice sector.
AFA Acting CEO, Phil Anderson says in...
Hundreds of Advisers Deregistered by Companies Office
More than 600 financial advisers may have left the industry so far this year, according to the government's Companies Office.
Of the estimated 9,000 financial service providers that migrated to become financial advisers by 15...
Poll
One Third of Readers Concerned About Consumers Buying Insurance Online
Last week we asked if you are concerned that consumers are buying life insurance products via websites and apps?
From the votes cast so far, 53% aren't concerned, 37% are concerned, and 9% are not...
Health Cover Add-on Provides Access to Unfunded Medicines
Health insurer nib New Zealand has launched a health cover option giving access to medical treatments not funded by government agency Pharmac.
Non-Pharmac Plus is available through nib’s adviser and group distribution channels with members...
New Partners Life Products to be Explained During Webinars
Two new products are being launched by Partners Life, Income & Expenses Cover and Moderate Trauma Cover, and to help advisers understand the value they offer the firm is holding two webinars.
Steve Wright, the...
Cigna Boosts Distribution Team with New Appointments
Cigna says its latest round of Distribution team appointments reinforces its commitment to New Zealanders wanting access to quality, independent financial advice.
Its new team includes Karen Smith, who joins Cigna from AIA/Sovereign as Distribution...
An AIA Vitality Ambassador Could be Yours for a Day
AIA NZ is asking advisers to share their experiences of the insurer’s flagship AIA Vitality programme to win a day with either Dame Valerie Adams (pictured), model Jess Quinn, or former All Black Ian...
FMA Turns its Attention to Full Licensing
Rollout of the new financial advice regime continues with another milestone this month.
As of June 16, all financial advisers should be linked to a Financial Advice Provider (FAP) on the Financial Service Providers Register...