The Reserve Bank has revoked ANZ's license to model its own operational risk capital, a move that will force the lender to increase its minimum capital by 60%, or $277 million.

An insurance company has reached a settlement with a seasonal worker it said did not meet its definition of "earner" to qualify for total temporary disability payments.

A suggestion that the new Code of Conduct for financial advisers is a back down on the requirement for Level Five qualifications is incorrect, Code Working Group chairman Angus Dale-Jones says.

Mortgage Link has formed a partnership with real estate firm RE/MAX.

New Zealand and global investors representing more than $5 trillion have added their support to the Christchurch Call, which sets out voluntary commitments for governments, companies and wider society to work together to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online.

New adviser group Newpark Home Loans has set out its CRM options for members as it ramps up its recruitment drive.

Adrienne Church's new employer Prospa has revealed plans to join the Australian Securities Exchange as the SME lender looks to raise $109.6 million.

A suggestion that the new Code of Conduct for financial advisers is a back down on the requirement for Level Five qualifications is incorrect, Code Working Group chairman Angus Dale-Jones says.

AIA has appointed a Vitality coach for New Zealand.

The Financial Services Council is to formally merge with Workplace Savings NZ.

Some days I think the regulators and officialdom have lost the plot. This week has had a few of those. Let me explain.

A Dunedin insurance broker who claimed he was too sick to work - while splashing out on luxury cars, a new home and overseas trips - has been ordered to repay more than $370,000 in income insurance payouts.

First Mortgage Trust has launched a $50 million special offer for commercial property borrowers.