Mortgage advisers say they are ready to operate through lockdown once more, as Auckland goes into alert level three and the rest of the country goes into level two.

Auckland has been put into alert level three following the latest community outbreak of Covid-19, while the rest of the country goes into level two. Here's what it means for the property market.

NZFSG has hired its first senior compliance manager ahead of the new licensing regime that comes into effect on March 15.

Research presented at the FSC: Get In Shape events shows that the health of advice is strong and that the industry is largely poised for change.

ANZ have made misleading representations over credit card insurance charges, the FMA have revealed.

Non-bank variable loans will become an increasingly attractive option to investors and first home buyers turned away by the banks, according to Avanti Finance. 

Global asset management company Ares have pulled out of their proposal to buy AMP.

Nick Kynoch moves on from his role with the regulator to bolster Generate KiwiSaver Scheme's compliance team.

The strength of the New Zealand economy could mean home loan rates have troughed in this cycle, according to economists at ASB. 

ASB has pledged not to force owner-occupiers out of their homes if they fall into financial difficulty.

Financial advisers can take three crucial lessons from the recent FADC case.

Mercer's acting CIO becomes a permanent fixture along with promotion to partner.

The insurer achieved a $15 million increase on the preceding period.