In the second part of his commentary on the recent FADC case, adviser Jon-Paul Hale says the requirements expected of advisers is likely to cause havoc.

Investors and advisers are being told not to read too much into an inverted bond yield curve.

Here's two random and seemingly unrelated thoughts...but they are very Kiwi and yes they relate to financial advice! 

Trustees Executors Limited (TEL) has appointed new leadership of its retail Private Wealth business.

Financial advisers say the decision not to implement a capital gains tax was the right one – but there may still be tax changes on the horizon for investors.

NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme posts strong returns in Q1, but warns against performance chasing

Financial Advice New Zealand should focus on boosting member numbers to improve its bottom line, the former chief executive of the IFA says.

Good Returns TV is back for 2019. In this first episode Mint Asset Management chief executive Rebecca Thomas talks about a new way of remunerating advisers and suggests the FMA should be "bolder" in addressing performance fee issues.

The Co-Operative Bank chief executive David Cunningham is aiming to fundraise $20,000 to help mend broken hearts. Here's his message:

Regulation will lead to a reduction in adviser numbers in the coming years, a positive for those remaining in the industry, according to leading industry figures.

Some of those who did not want to put their name to their views about the proposed code of conduct for advisers made the most scathing comments.

nib is to increase its presence in the adviser market, with the establishment of a dedicated nib adviser support team across the country.

Insurance firms and other commentators asked for more rules around replacement business and the ongoing servicing of clients to be included in the industry’s new code of conduct.