Partners Life’s confirmation that it will not accept nominated beneficiary requests is about ensuring advisers don't put themselves in a position where their guidance could prove incorrect, its managing director says.

A group of four financial advice businesses wants the Government to consider implementing behavioural finance techniques to boost KiwiSaver returns.

BNZ's wealth team is undergoing more changes, this time right from the top.

[FOR ADVISERS IN HAMILTON and TAURANGA] Have you wondered what your business or your client bank are worth? Have you ever had external stakeholders, whether it’s the bank, an accountant or potential investors struggle to understand the value of your business or your renewal income?

AIA New Zealand is expanding its business development team with the appointment of Anna Schubert as Head of IFA and Group Insurance Distribution.

Advisers need to stop thinking of themselves as an insurance adviser, or an investment adviser, and start to think of how they can become a trusted source of guidance for all of their clients’ financial affairs.

150 minutes. That’s how much time we should be exercising a week to maintain a healthy lifestyle, according to the Ministry of Health. It can seem a bit overwhelming, until you realise that’s about 20 minutes a day.

Mortgage Supply Company chief executive Jenny Campbell has left her role as National Sales Manager at aggregator Astute Financial.

Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi tells advisers there won't be a ban on commissions, but some will go. 

Kiwibank grew its mortgage book at more than twice the average market growth in the year to June 30, and mortgage advisers played a big role in this growth.

Financial Advice New Zealand hands out awards to long-standing members.

A tenant whose relationship broke up, leaving her struggling to pay the rent, should have seen the risk inherent in taking out a fixed-term tenancy, the Tenancy Tribunal has ruled.