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.

The Australian Treasury has moved to implement recommendations made in yesterday's Royal Commission report, including banning trail commission and the possibility of a fee-for-service model for mortgage advisers.

Trustees Executors has appointed a new national manager of trusts and estates.

If financial advisers needed any further proof that change is on the horizon, the report of the Australian Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Advice sectors has delivered it.

The final report from Australia's Royal Commission has called for a sweeping overhaul of mortgage adviser pay, including banning commission from lenders and making customers pay a fee for service.