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.

AMP is making alterations to its leadership team as it prepares for major changes to the business this year.

Customers will have the option of level premiums to age 100, thanks to changes being announced to Asteron Life insurance policies.

A last hurrah on international equity markets may provide opportunities for investors this year, but the local options are more limited, one fund manager says.

S&P Global Ratings has placed its B long-term issuer credit rating on FE Investments on CreditWatch with negative implications.

New Zealand mortgage advisers have expressed their disappointment at recommendations from Australia's Royal Commission, including bans on commission and a possible move to a fee-for-service model.