Simplicity has appointed a new head of sales.

Training and compliance provider Strategi has appointed a new chief executive.

Advisers are unimpressed by Southern Cross’s move to limit trail commission.

The Financial Markets Authority says it has poor governance of sales and advice in its sights over the next year.

Loan Market and NZFSG have made some changes to their business development roles as they prepare for the new regulatory regime.

Financial advisers should be "obliged" to discuss ethical and responsible investment preferences with their clients, the founder of a new responsible investment platform says - but one adviser isn't so sure.

Fidelity Life's chief customer officer is moving on.

BNZ has cut its two-year rate for owner-occupiers to a market-leading 3.79%, and has also slashed rates for investors.

Plus4 Insurance Solutions has added another adviser.

Southern Cross is changing its commission structure, so advisers will not receive increased trail commission as their clients’ premiums rise.

AMP has lost its fight against a complaint laid by advisers about its advertising.

National Australia Bank has appointed New Zealander Ross McEwan, the former boss National Mutual, as its new CEO.

Economists at Kiwibank predict interest rates will remain low "for a very long time", and say the Official Cash Rate could drop to 0.75%.