
Michael Hewes
Michael Hewes is a representative of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in New Zealand, and he recently commented on the implications of advisory firms using the term 'independent' while being influenced by financial incentives or conflicts of interest, highlighting the complexities surrounding the perception of independence in financial advice.
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Michael Hewes from the Financial Markets Authority shares insights on the public's understanding of the term 'independent' in financial advice.
KiwiSaver: Can ‘free’ and ‘independent’ advice really be both? – Nadine HigginsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-27


