By Matthew Gilligan - Managing Director  Gilligan Rowe + Associates

It has been disappointing to watch the plethora of contradictory policies coming out of the Ardern government and the Reserve Bank (RB) over the past five years.

Sharebroker Jarden and Co is merging its direct business with Hatch.

The FMA plans to release a big piece of work this week on consumer behaviour and how investors interact with the markets, as part of its drive to put customers front and centre of the financial services sector.

Tauranga-based First Mortgage Trust (FMT) has made two key appointments to help expand its lending footprint.

AIA’s business development manager for the Northern region, is stepping into a new role.

The franchised network Mike Pero Mortgages has been steadily increasing its team of advisers all year.

Financial Advice New Zealand has a new Business Development Manager (BDM).

TSB ups the ante in the one-year rate term.

Tracey Cross has joined the Mint Asset Management Board as an Independent Director and Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.