New Zealand’s banks made a bumper $5.77 billion profit last year, but could be forced to push up mortgage rates because of the Reserve Bank’s capital adequacy proposals, says KPMG.

As regulatory attention goes on upfront commissions, two insurance industry commentators have released a discussion paper on how they propose the sector should be remunerated in future.

New Zealand’s fund management sector has more competitive offerings than the Australian market – and less to worry about as regulators crack down.

Ring-fencing of rental losses on rental properties could end up resulting in 116,000 fewer rentals, Stop the War on Tenancies spokesman Mike Butler cautions.

Equity research firm Shareclarity says its new augmented reality (AR) research app will enable users to access a wealth of investor-related information in an instant via their mobile camera.

An authorised financial adviser who has been granted an exemption to offer personalised roboadvice says the process was an involved one.

Westpac has become the latest bank to change its OCR forecast. The lender believes there will be no movement in the official cash rate until 2022, with "risks on both sides".

Pathfinder Asset Management has sold 51% of its business, as part of a plan to grow its presence and responsible investment offerings in the New Zealand market.

New Zealand investor confidence is at its lowest level in more than two years, a new survey shows.

HSBC is the latest lender to drop rates, cutting its one, two and three year interest rates to 3.95%

Economists do not believe the OCR will change next week, but predict the Reserve Bank will take a cautious stance on future growth, with a number of headwinds for New Zealand and the global economy.

Financial adviser Kevin Copland has been remembered as a “great guy” who took a leading role in the industry.

Insurance advisers seem to have better complaints processes in place than the big insurance companies, one external disputes resolution provider says.

Financial advisers are stepping in while the Government 'does nothing' to ensure KiwiSaver works for New Zealanders, one market commentator says.