Australian non-bank lender Pepper Money has made a key BDM hire after taking its first steps into the New Zealand market. 

Gerard Fitzpatrick, global head of fixed income at Russell Investments, says advisers should be “wary” of jumping aggressively out of traditional fixed income and into higher risk products.

Small business lending specialist Prospa, has appointed two business development managers, including Resimac's former sales manager, to support its growing New Zealand operation.

Vanguard is rolling out a roboadvice offer for financial advisers but it's not yet clear whether it will be available in  New Zealand.

Regulators' proposals for reform of the insurance sector seem to be trying to dilute non-aligned advisers' relationship with their clients, one industry commentator says.

New Zealand investment manager and KiwiSaver scheme provider Kiwi Wealth says it now has $6 billion in funds under management.

Adviser advocate Murray Weatherston says the new code is good for advisers - but there's an elephant in the room.

Adviser advocate Murray Weatherston says the new code is good for advisers - but there's an elephant in the room.

Australian non-bank lender Pepper Money has taken a big step into the New Zealand market by signing a partnership deal with Astute.

Scott Morrison's Liberal Coalition has won the Australian Federal Election, a result which means potential bans on upfront and trail commission will be put on the back burner.

Consilium says its wrap service will grow to $4 billion in funds under administration in the next calendar year.

The Code of Conduct settling on a Level Five qualification requirement for financial advisers won't stop the development of a new degree for the sector.

Fidelity Life chief technology Officer Dan Wilkinson and his team have been named as a finalist in the Best ICT Team Culture category at the 2019 New Zealand CIO Awards.

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.