If you want to rely on alternative qualifications under the new regime, they'll probably need to be assessed by an NZQA-approved qualification developer.

The Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR), which includes the Financial Markets Authority and Reserve Bank, has announced a new vision for New Zealand’s economic wellbeing and has added the Commerce Commission to the forum.

Share markets around the world have wobbled – but whether fears of a recession will prove correct is still up for debate.

Perpetual Guardian appoints a new General Counsel as it prepares for the start of a new regime for trusts.

ASX-listed Janus Henderson Investors is looking to expand its offerings in New Zealand.

ANZ Banking Group chief executive Shayne Elliott has called for more clarity on responsible lending obligations, stating risk aversion has "infected" the banking system.

Ross Asset Management investors have been approved to start their class action claim against ANZ.

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) says it will report back next month on insurers’ plans to tackle its concerns about industry conduct.

One of the big debates, particularly in KiwiSaver, is what should customers focus on? Net returns or fees. The regulator’s answer may surprise you.

Q Advisor Group will give advisers the choice of becoming a FAP in their own right or operating under its FAP licence under the new regulatory regime.

Fund management fees are too high and advisers should be negotiating lower fees for their clients, MyFiduciary principal Chris Douglas says.

Pie Funds says its Juno KiwiSaver scheme is slowing chipping away at bank run schemes.