ANZ Investment Services says that the Bonus Bonds scheme is now in wind-up.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has seen a solid year of member growth and increased revenues, the organisation announced at its 2020 AGM today.

The FMA are wanting to hear the industry’s thoughts on a proposal to recognise that Australian qualified advisers meet the standards of the new code of conduct.

Finalists for the inaugural CPA Australia New Zealand Integrated Reporting Awards have been announced, as the New Zealand financial sector prepares to meet mandatory climate reporting requirements.

Castle Point Funds Management has been appointed to manage an active Australasian equities mandate for a big bank.

Speaking to a CFA NZ conference Sir Michael Cullen reflected on his career commenting on KiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund and capital gains tax.

MMC reached a milestone last week completing the migration of its core infrastructure to Microsoft Azure.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has launched a Professional Advice Knowledge Hub, a place to find ‘how to’ webinars and information on changes facing professional financial advisers under the new Financial Services Regime (FSLAA).

ANZ has completed the sale of vehicle and asset finance business UDC Finance to Shinsei Bank following Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval.

Pathfinder Asset Management has become the first fund manager in New Zealand declared a Certified B Corporation.

Marketing technology firm Moberate Technologies is offering a free business response package for advisers through the Regional Business Partner Network.

The NZ Super Fund has scored well in a report looking at its approach to responsible investment across its $47 billion portfolio.

Credit Suisse Australia and Jarden have agreed to exit their formal strategic alliance,

BNP Paribas Securities Services (BNP Paribas) is intending to engage with the NZX on a new initiative focused on boosting offshore capital flows into NZX to further develop the New Zealand capital market.

Franklin Templeton has completed its purchase of fellow fund manager Legg Mason.

Pathfinder has opened its Ethical Trans-Tasman Fund (PETT) to retail investors in a move that it says will capitalise on investor sentiment favouring Australasia.

Wellington-based RealAML is launching the first locally-built facial recognition tool for New Zealand businesses to identify their clients.

AMP Wealth Management says it is a carbon-neutral business, backed by its Toitū carbonzero certification that represents emissions measured, verified and offset for 2019.

The Financial Markets Authority is adding to its executive team with a director of investment management.

Investment advisors and wholesale investors now have access to three new funds which give their clients exposure to key international markets.

Trustees Executors has extended its partnership with ASX-listed software provider Bravura, which includes an upgrade to the latest version of Bravura’s Sonata platform.

PMG Property Funds Management has raised $37.8 mill from investors in its latest Offer in PMG Direct Office Fund.