
SAIA appoints Lizelle van der Merwe as CEO
The FIA chief executive will take over from Viviene Pearson in January, bringing nearly 30 years of insurance and financial services experience to the role.

The FIA chief executive will take over from Viviene Pearson in January, bringing nearly 30 years of insurance and financial services experience to the role.

Moonstone covered the people and perspectives behind the conversations shaping financial advice. Watch our interviews with FIA leadership and industry representatives.

From AI and climate risk to healthcare costs and regulatory reform, the summit explored how advisers can adapt while preserving sound judgement, accountability, and meaningful client relationships.

From CGT thresholds to small business tax and foreign allowances, Ronald King identifies the changes that could materially reshape financial plans.

Long-standing winners such as Western National and Santam retained their titles, while iTOO re-emerged as the Underwriting Manager of the Year.