The Responsible Investment Association says fund managers need to develop a strong framework for reporting on their impact investments so that investors get a clear idea of what they are supporting,

Risks in the New Zealand banking system are comparable with Iceland, Ireland and Mexico, according to a new report from ratings agency Standard & Poors.

[UPDATED] An Auckland financial adviser wants a rethink of the identity verification requirements for AML.

Heritage Trustee Company Limited has renamed to Sargon (NZ) Limited, in conjunction with the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) re-issuing Heritage’s supervisor licence in Sargon’s name.

Fidelity Life has been awarded the Accessibility Tick.

Partners Life has a newly created Chief Claims Officer role which has been filled by a former AIA staffer.

Southern Cross Health Society has appointed a new face to lead its digital strategy.

Economists believe the Reserve Bank will hold fire on making further cuts to the Official Cash Rate next week, with a further cut more likely in November.

Government officials expected the discussion paper proposing reform of the KiwiSaver default fund arrangement would provoke "full and rigorous debate", a cabinet paper reveals.

An independent review of the $43 billion NZ Super Fund has given the organisation that runs it high marks.

All KiwiSaver funds should be required to meet the same requirements to educate members and give them the best chance of success, one commentator says.