Investment planning joint venture has secured a foothold in the Hawkes Bay with a former Cole Murray adviser.

Lender and former P2P specialist Harmoney has joined the stock market in Australia and New Zealand.

Advisers and lenders believe the government should make it easier for customers to access the Welcome Home Loan and First Home Grant. 

Bank of New Zealand is to shut 38 branches across the country as lenders continue to shrink their high street footprint.

The FMA have opened consultation to the industry on its proposed guidance regarding advertisements for financial products.

SHARE NZ has sealed a takeover of rival business Newpark Group in a deal that will transform the insurance and mortgage advice industries.

SHARE NZ has sealed a takeover of rival business Newpark Group in a deal that will transform the insurance and mortgage advice industries.

SHARE NZ has sealed a surprise takeover of rival Newpark Group, marking the latest phase of consolidation in the adviser industry.

SHARE NZ has sealed a surprise takeover of rival Newpark Group, marking the latest phase of consolidation in the adviser industry.

[UPDATED] NZFSG's merger with Kepa has received regulatory approval and closed on October 30 as planned, according to the group's chief executive Brendon Neal. CORRECTED STATEMENT FROM COMMERCE COOMMISSION.

Lifetime Group has welcomed a new director to their board.

Aussie non-bank lender Liberty Financial is lining up an A$1.8 billion ASX listing, joining a raft of other alternative lenders on the public market.

The health insurer seeing 10-20% lift in claims for the July to September year.