Tag: consumer_outcomes

FMA Review Calls for Stronger Oversight in Add-on Insurance

20 Aug 2026 10:07 a.m. · Source: NZ Financial Markets Authority

A new FMA review of add-on insurance and extended warranties highlights the urgent need for insurers to improve oversight of sales and distribution channels, ensuring fair consumer outcomes and better use of performance data.

Business Law Enforcement Economy Financial Markets Legal Social Issues Financial Markets Authority Add-on insurance Extended warranties Consumer outcomes Insurance regulation Financial services NZ Financial Markets Authority
Financial Advice Sector Sees Strong Growth, Digital Services Surge

29 Apr 2026 10:08 a.m. · Source: NZ Financial Markets Authority

New FMA report reveals a 10% rise in financial advice providers and a 90% surge in digital advice clients, alongside challenges with data accuracy.

Business Finance Law Enforcement Financial Advice Digital Advice FMA Regulatory Returns Consumer Outcomes Market Trends Financial Services NZ Financial Markets Authority