Adviser group Kepa has appointed a new adviser standards and compliance consultant as it works to help advisers transition to the new licensing regime.

HSBC has cut its fixed home loan rates across the board offering what is a new historic low rate.

Pie Funds is again accepting investments in three of its funds that were previously soft closed, although they are each holding back from their target markets.

For something new today we have produced a graph comparing Special rates from three New Zealand-owned banks, Kiwibank, SBS and TSB as well as HSBC. It shows there is a wide range of rates on offer.

Mike Pero has bolstered its team with the appointment of three new mortgage advisers.

For something new today we have produced a graph comparing Special rates from three New Zealand-owned banks, Kiwibank, SBS and TSB as well as HSBC. It shows there is a wide range of rates on offer.

Tairawhiti Gisborne is experiencing growth late in the cycle, and there are still accessible opportunities for investors, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Mike Loftus, who had roles at AIA, AMP and Westpac died recently. This article on the Stuff website is a fitting obituary.

Anthony Edmonds' InvestNow platform is opening its doors to advisers as an alternative solution for clients.

Forsyth Barr has acquired Hawke’s Bay investment advisory and management services business SP Investment Group.

AMP's credit rating cut to BBB+.

Prospa has today announced product enhancements and new partner tools to support the New Zealand adviser community and their small business customers.

AIA says its Vitality programme is flying – but one insurer says it goes against what insurance should be for.

Financial technology and infrastructure company Sargon has launched in New Zealand, unveiling its trustee cloud infrastructure to power KiwiSaver schemes and corporate trusts, and revealing plans for digital advice.