Cigna New Zealand, which is soon to be rebranded as Chubb, has appointed five new faces to bolster its senior underwriting and business support teams.

Cigna New Zealand has released the first of a series of improvements to help independent financial advisers stay on top of their regulatory obligations.

FNZ has agreed to acquire Appway, the leader in client onboarding and client servicing for financial institutions.

Tower has joined forces with the University of Waikato offering scholarships to future climate change experts by pledging $45,000 over three years to support students taking on a Bachelor of Climate Change degree at the University of Waikato.

Over the past 19 months Partners Life says it has paid out more in claims than expected and will increase its premiums by six to seven per cent from February 21 next year.

Advisers remain low risk when it comes to a AML, but a new player is considered high risk.

AMP exits aligned financial advice channel and plans to launch new funds and focus on a digital strategy.

Kiwi Wealth says it has simplified its operating model so it can focus on helping its KiwiSaver members become better off by partnering with MMC.

The Financial Services Council annual conference will be held online from Monday morning.

One of the new big themes for fund managers will be impact investing, and Harbour Asset Management has jumped onto it.

Salt Funds Management has added a former Fisher Funds staffer to its ranks.

Forsyth Barr has launched a specialist funds management operation, Octagon Asset Management, which will take over managing its KiwiSaver scheme.