FSF in the News
NZ Adviser, April 23, 2018
Banks should not be taking on the role of the regulator, Financial Services Federation
Stuff.co.nz, February 25, 2018
'Pile of junk:' rejecting the car and the finance too
If you return a used car, what happens to your loan? Lyn McMorran explains:
National Business Review, February 14, 2018
High-value goods dealers should immediately rethink how they handle cash payments, Financial Services Federation executive director says.
AutoTalk, February 12, 2018
Dealers encouraged to prepare for anti-money laundering changes
AutoTalk, January 25, 2018
New Zealand automotive insurance industry refutes call for review
NZ Adviser, December 19, 2017
New Zealand’s non-bank lenders have shown a continuous strong asset growth for the financial year 2017.
AutoTalk, December Issue, 2017
"Australia could learn a lot from New Zealand"- finance expert says.
AutoFile, December Issue, 2017, pages 3, 10-12
Future-Proofing the Finance Industry
Lyn McMorran looks back at the Financial Services Federation’s debut conference tackling regulatory impact.
Stuff.co.nz, October 27, 2017
Budgeting advisers are hoping the new Government will back a law change to make it harder for unscrupulous lenders to prey on vulnerable people.
NZ Adviser, October 24, 2017
The Financial Services Federation (FSF) is supporting the crackdown on unscrupulous mobile traders with the launch of a new consumer resource.
NZ Adviser, August 29, 2017
The Financial Services Federation is set to host its first-ever industry conference that will provide insight on the impacts of regulation, technology and legislation to the industry’s future.
AutoTalk.co.nz, October 19, 2017
The first ever Financial Services Federation (FSF) conference will explore opportunities and risks the industry faces moving forward.
Good Returns, October 13, 2017
Lyn McMorran is a familiar face to many in the industry - an AFA, executive director of the Financial Services Federation and a former IFA president. Here she admits her worst investment yet...
Autofile.co.nz, (pg 6) October 10, 2017
The Financial Services Federation (FSF) is urging all car dealers and finance providers to follow the law and guidelines when it comes to arranging customers’ loans.
National Business Review, August 11, 2017
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Consumer credit contract lenders excluded from financial advisers Bill
Stuff.co.nz, August 11, 2017
Young people are being warned to protect their credit ratings fiercely if they want access to loans at better interest rates and on more favourable terms.
Interest.co.nz, August 11, 2017
Consumer lenders are breathing a sigh of relief the Government has heeded their calls and excused some of them from new legislation set to replace the Financial Advisers Act.
NZ Adviser, August 7, 2017
The Institute of Financial Advisers (IFA) presented two Chair Awards and two Key Contribution Awards at the annual advisers’ conference last week, recognising volunteer service to the Institute at a local or committee level.
Good Returns, August 4, 2017
Industry stalwarts and newcomers have been recognised with awards at this year’s joint IFA/PAA conference.
Good Returns, July 21, 2017
Consumers could be put at risk if the Financial Markets Authority does not allow roboadvice to be deployed soon, the Financial Services Federation is warning.
AutoTalk.co.nz, July 10, 2017
Credit-related insurance is being touted as hugely important for motor vehicle purchasers who finance their vehicles.
NZ Adviser, July 2, 2017
The Financial Services Federation (FSF) has spoken out that New Zealand’s legislation is playing catch up with the growing appetite to access financial advice online.
Stuff.co.nz, June 28, 2017
A new credit insurance code is designed to stop New Zealanders taking out policies that will not pay out when they need them, that are overpriced or that they have been forced to buy.
National Business Review, June 26, 2017
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Finance lobby group upset at being omitted from financial advice working group
National Business Review, June 23, 2017
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Unscrupulous credit-related insurers being held to account