The founder of a new responsible investment platform wants to get all KiwiSaver members to think about where their money is invested.

A new research tool offered by MyFiduciary will help give smaller advice groups more access to information, principal Chris Douglas says.

Financial Advice NZ says a new report from Consumer NZ that found poor outcomes for advised insurance clients shows the importance of quality advice.

New Zealand's banks have committed to ending sales incentives for frontline staff and their managers following pressure from regulators.

We've had plenty of commentary on the code, suffice to say the general feeling has been it is simpler more straightforward.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment predicts around 900 advisers will exit the industry when the new financial advisers laws come into effect.

The Reserve Bank has ordered two independent reviews into ANZ New Zealand "to provide assurance it is operating in a prudent manner".

Fidelity Life and health insurer nib have confirmed joint quoting and application capabilities will continue from July 1, when the existing agreement comes to an end.

Fidelity Life and nib have confirmed joint quoting and application capabilities will continue from July 1.

Authorised financial adviser numbers grew in the last year for which data will be kept on them.

The biggest news story of the week has to ANZ chief executive David Hisco falling on his sword. (Some may describe the sword actions differently, but that's something for readers to decide).

Harbour Asset Management has added a Fixed Income Market Strategist, following the departure of Christian Hawkesby and an Investment Specialist to its team.

Former Morningstar research director Chris Douglas has teamed up with the research house to deliver access to a new tool for advisers.