Welcome to coverage of the first day of the virtual FSC Conference. With the election looming we have the battle of the men who want to be finance ministers. Also there is an update from the Reserve Bank and calls for changes to income protection.

The Financial Advice New Zealand Trust in Advice survey 2020 offers a snapshot of consumers' views of the mortgage advice industry. How did advisers fare?

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.

Avanti business development manager Julia Winterbottom has been promoted to head of property.

Avanti business development manager Julia Winterbottom has been promoted to head of property.

First Mortgage Trust has hired Andrew Doogan as a business development manager.

Heartland has launched New Zealand's lowest ever mortgage rate. Here's why the group is taking on the big banks.

Heartland has relaunched its direct-to-consumer mortgage with a record-low one year rate of 1.99%. 

Financial Advice New Zealand chief executive Katrina Shanks says getting her own financial adviser has transformed her life.

Covid-19 has left some clear winners and losers in its wake, says Russell Hutchinson of Chatswood Consulting.

There are “distressing imbalances in the income protection market” says Russell Hutchinson, director of Chatswood Consulting.

Advisers have expressed concerns that a combined NZFSG-Kepa group would exert too much control over the New Zealand adviser market. 

Financial Advice New Zealand chief executive Katrina Shanks says getting her own financial adviser has transformed her life.

Adviser group Wealthpoint has strengthened its investment offering with a key appointment.