The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is set to host a free personal finance webinar titled “Learn the Best System for Managing Your Money,” in celebration of Money Month.
Money Month, overseen by the Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, is an initiative aimed at improving financial wellbeing throughout August. This year’s theme, “Pause, Get Sorted,” highlights steps individuals can take to enhance their financial stability and resilience.
ANZIIF’s webinar aligns with this year’s theme by covering essential personal finance topics such as:
Scheduled for August 1 from 2pm to 3pm NZST (12pm to 1pm AEST), the webinar is open for registration on ANZIIF’s website.
The event is presented in collaboration with the Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand (IBANZ).
“Our members are always focused on their clients’ needs and financial wellbeing. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for them to receive advice and guidance about planning for their own financial future,” said IBANZ CEO Mel Gorham.
ANZIIF CEO Katrina Shanks emphasised the importance of basic financial disciplines.
“Financial success comes from having some basic disciplines. These include having a budget, building an emergency fund, protecting your assets, saving for something special, investing for your future, and planning for your retirement,” she said. “These basic principles allow you to have peace of mind and security, knowing that if the unexpected were to happen, you are protected and safe, and your future is secure.”
ANZIIF will also host free webinars every Thursday.
ANZIIF has also released an IT outage preparedness video in response to the recent global IT outage that stemmed from a defective CrowdStrike software update, impacting millions of individuals and businesses.
The video outlines what insurance companies can expect following such IT outages and calls for exploring ways to support clients in reducing business and cyber risks.
“In instances like these, the value of having a trusted insurance professional who is able to understand your business and place you with the correct protections is vital,” Shanks said. “In these changing times, it has never been more important to understand the needs of your clients and the insurance products which provide your clients with the right protections and peace of mind.”
