Resimac New Zealand operations will continue to be run locally, rather than from Australia, following the departure of its general manager Adrienne Church.

Advisers can use new behavioural research to glean tips on how to drive new connections with clients and deepen existing ones, the Financial Markets Authority says.

Partners Life is launching an online tool, which it says is a world first, that will automate the advice process for life advisers.

Trade Me’s head of insurance says the recent Reserve Bank and Financial Markets Authority report into life insurers has shaken consumer faith in the industry.

Nikko Asset Management received the top award as Morningstar's New Zealand Fund Manager of the Year last night for the second consecutive year.

Nikko Asset Management has appointed a new general counsel and company secretary.

January lending data from the Reserve Bank reveals first home buyers continue to grow their market share, closing the gap on property investors.

NZ Funds has appointed a second non-executive and independent director to its board.

Fund managers have taken issue with Sorted’s new tool for investors, which allows quick comparisons of a range of investments, including managed funds.

Resimac's New Zealand general manager Adrienne Church has resigned to take up a new role.

The Reserve Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to force banks to hold extra capital, despite criticism from major lenders.

Financial Markets Authority chief executive Rob Everett has reminded a select committee that, while the Government appears set to clampdown on adviser commissions, that wasn’t the automatic conclusion of the report into the life insurance sector.

Potential cuts to commission in Australia are unlikely to hit the value of New Zealand adviser businesses, says leading consultant Mike Moore.