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.

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.