Milestone Financial and Kepler Group have joined to form one of New Zealand’s largest non-aligned investment advisory groups.

Aussie non-bank giant Pepper is plotting a move into the New Zealand market, joining a growing list of alternative lenders.

Advisers who have paid for an AML programme from a compliance consultant need to ensure that it's the right fit for their business, the Financial Markets Authority says.

A fund manager is among new faces on regulator's board.

When catering business Baker & Son found it difficult to access funds from traditional lenders, Prospa was there to help. Find out how this family-run business used a Prospa loan to expand and upgrade their kitchen, and deliver more sweet treats to customers around Auckland.

Economists believe the Official Cash Rate could be cut as soon as May or August, following the Reserve Bank's comments last week. 

Non-bank lender Bluestone has hired Wellington business development manager Mark Beams from ANZ, as it looks to build its New Zealand loan book.

NZ Funds announced today that its top rated KiwiSaver Scheme received an allocation of Lyft shares which listed on the Nasdaq on Friday 29 March 2019 and traded at a 21% premium to its issue price.

Investor-style apartment sale prices have taken a hit recently: does this represent an opportunity for investors? Joanna Jefferies investigates.

Adviser associations are still not committing to joining forces with Financial Advice New Zealand.

An Auckland financial adviser has breached the code of conduct by skimping on client medical histories in insurance applications, the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee says.

Free service sees nurses visit customers at home or work to collect basic medical information as part of the application process.

Ratings agency AM Best has upgraded Partners Life’s financial strength rating to A- (excellent) from B++ (good).