The Reserve Bank will adopt a more neutral tone on the future direction of the official cash rate this month, according to economists at one major bank.

Cigna has successfully combined its OnePath and Cigna New Zealand businesses.

Product providers and adviser representatives have called for a slower pace of change in the financial services sector and for clarity of what’s expected for advisers in proposed new conduct rules.

Mercer New Zealand has appointed a new chair and non-executive director.

Southern Cross says a change to its adviser commission structures has had no negative effect on the business.

Australian-based Sargon, which attempted to buy Perpetual Guardian, has been placed in receivership.

Government should be encouraging New Zealanders to engage with financial advice to better equip them for lifelong wellbeing, Financial Advice New Zealand.

The coronavirus outbreak in China could impact tourism and economic growth in New Zealand, having a knock-on effect on the official cash rate, according to one economist.

Think you know about flexible workspaces? Odds are - you don’t, so IWG's Alexander Sykes* busts some myths about flexible workspaces for curious landlords.

The Financial Markets Authority expects to collect $1.2 million in licensing fee revenue as it works through the process of granting FSLAA licences over the next year, a new document shows.

With time running out until new regulatory reforms are introduced in late June 2020, Wealthpoint has followed with interest the industry discussions taking place about various FAP structures that may exist post June.

December mortgage lending increased by more than $1 billion year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Reserve Bank.

Plus4 has added another insurance adviser in the South Island.

Financial markets are pricing in a reduced chance of further official cash rate cuts this year amid expectations of improved economic growth.