Financial Services Council
UniMed CEO Louise Zacest says health insurers are struggling with ‘surging claims inflation’ as new data from Financial Services Council shows 37% of NZ's population now have health insurance cover
11th Apr 24, 7:36am
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UniMed CEO Louise Zacest says health insurers are struggling with ‘surging claims inflation’ as new data from Financial Services Council shows 37% of NZ's population now have health insurance cover
KiwiSaver providers say less complexities and more cross-party collaboration, plus following in the footsteps of Australia's super, needed from new government
12th Feb 24, 10:16am
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KiwiSaver providers say less complexities and more cross-party collaboration, plus following in the footsteps of Australia's super, needed from new government
The Financial Services Services Council wants a comprehensive review into all aspects of KiwiSaver to make sure it is fit for purpose
5th Oct 23, 7:32am
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The Financial Services Services Council wants a comprehensive review into all aspects of KiwiSaver to make sure it is fit for purpose
New research shows Millennials and Generation Z are faring worse in the cost of living crisis than older people
28th Sep 23, 2:14pm
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New research shows Millennials and Generation Z are faring worse in the cost of living crisis than older people
FMA looking at Australia's national anti-scam centre, but 'there's no silver bullet' to fight fraudsters
17th Aug 23, 10:33am
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FMA looking at Australia's national anti-scam centre, but 'there's no silver bullet' to fight fraudsters
Finance Minister says GST exemption makes sense as part of 'suite' of cost of living tweaks
16th Aug 23, 6:02pm
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Finance Minister says GST exemption makes sense as part of 'suite' of cost of living tweaks
Financial Services Council says allowing renters to access savings for bonds is wrong but should at least provoke debate
18th Jul 23, 4:56pm
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Financial Services Council says allowing renters to access savings for bonds is wrong but should at least provoke debate
New research by the Financial Services Council shows many people have little ready cash if things go wrong
3rd May 23, 10:26am
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New research by the Financial Services Council shows many people have little ready cash if things go wrong
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Govt dumps plan to extend GST to funds management fees after criticism & National leader Luxon saying he would unwind it
31st Aug 22, 11:22am
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Govt dumps plan to extend GST to funds management fees after criticism & National leader Luxon saying he would unwind it
Life insurance covers up 92k during 2021 as Covid-19 issues reminder things can go wrong & more employers take out group insurance to stave off the 'great resignation'
5th Mar 22, 9:13am
Life insurance covers up 92k during 2021 as Covid-19 issues reminder things can go wrong & more employers take out group insurance to stave off the 'great resignation'
Departing FMA CEO Rob Everett warns the big end of town the regulator won't back away from a fight if it believes one is necessary
20th Oct 21, 12:03pm
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Departing FMA CEO Rob Everett warns the big end of town the regulator won't back away from a fight if it believes one is necessary
Jenée Tibshraeny on a Treasury analyst's concern our measure of inflation doesn't properly capture housing costs, crypto's male appeal, long commutes to work, and the RBNZ tapering bond purchases
22nd Jun 21, 10:00am
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Jenée Tibshraeny on a Treasury analyst's concern our measure of inflation doesn't properly capture housing costs, crypto's male appeal, long commutes to work, and the RBNZ tapering bond purchases
Government's proposed conduct licensing regime for financial service providers will make them accountable for sales to consumers by contracted intermediaries & ban target-based sales incentives
25th Sep 19, 12:30pm
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Government's proposed conduct licensing regime for financial service providers will make them accountable for sales to consumers by contracted intermediaries & ban target-based sales incentives
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi pledges measures to improve financial services sector conduct shortly as regulators bemoan poor life insurer conduct and culture
17th Sep 19, 10:11am
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi pledges measures to improve financial services sector conduct shortly as regulators bemoan poor life insurer conduct and culture
Shadow Finance Minister Paul Goldsmith on how he's yet to be convinced bank conduct needs regulation, why foreign capital restrictions are counter-productive and why fiscal stimulus isn't what the economy needs
15th Sep 19, 6:31am
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Shadow Finance Minister Paul Goldsmith on how he's yet to be convinced bank conduct needs regulation, why foreign capital restrictions are counter-productive and why fiscal stimulus isn't what the economy needs
Proposed Government crack-down on insurance sales incentives re-sparks discussion over how to provide free or affordable financial advice that isn't compromised
30th Jan 19, 2:41pm
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Proposed Government crack-down on insurance sales incentives re-sparks discussion over how to provide free or affordable financial advice that isn't compromised
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says location of bank branches is up to banks, but notes banks need a 'social licence' to operate
6th Sep 18, 2:05pm
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says location of bank branches is up to banks, but notes banks need a 'social licence' to operate
Life insurers, fund managers and other financial service providers could be fined up to $100,000 for breaching industry body's new Code of Conduct
5th Sep 18, 5:02pm
Life insurers, fund managers and other financial service providers could be fined up to $100,000 for breaching industry body's new Code of Conduct
Jenée Tibshraeny on how life insurance will continue to be 'sold' and not 'bought' without more transparency
1st Nov 16, 12:19pm
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Jenée Tibshraeny on how life insurance will continue to be 'sold' and not 'bought' without more transparency
Rock bottom interest rates around the world slow NZ insurers' premium growth
MJW actuaries tell the Government the life insurance industry isn't capable of fixing conflicts of interest in the way it sells its products itself
4th Mar 16, 4:05pm
MJW actuaries tell the Government the life insurance industry isn't capable of fixing conflicts of interest in the way it sells its products itself
Peter Neilson leaves Financial Services Council with his CEO position disestablished; members struggle to unite as industry goes through major regulatory shake-up
15th Feb 16, 5:28pm
Peter Neilson leaves Financial Services Council with his CEO position disestablished; members struggle to unite as industry goes through major regulatory shake-up
NZ's 'Trowbridge Report' sets out case for more consumer-centric approach in life insurance sector with crackdown on commissions
23rd Nov 15, 5:05am
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NZ's 'Trowbridge Report' sets out case for more consumer-centric approach in life insurance sector with crackdown on commissions
Insurance sector warns most NZers will be seriously strapped for cash if they get too sick to work; financial literacy expert says insurers should swap 'product-based' approach for 'needs-based' approach
17th Nov 15, 5:16pm
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Insurance sector warns most NZers will be seriously strapped for cash if they get too sick to work; financial literacy expert says insurers should swap 'product-based' approach for 'needs-based' approach
Chapman Tripp criticism of KiwiSaver fund taxation proposals is based on a wrong assumption, says Peter Nielson
5th Aug 14, 4:46pm
Chapman Tripp criticism of KiwiSaver fund taxation proposals is based on a wrong assumption, says Peter Nielson