The Code Working Group is still on track to deliver a code of conduct for financial advisers to Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi early this year, its chairman, Angus Dale-Jones, says.

This week we witnessed one of the biggest take downs in the history of financial services in New Zealand. But was it warranted?

New Zealand investment firm Capital Group has bought the management company behind non-bank lender First Mortgage Trust.

Just months after opening an office in London Pie Funds' UK managing director has left the company.

Non-bank mortgage lending volumes jumped by more than $500 million last year, according to newly-released data, which underlines the growing prominence of alternative lenders.

A crackdown on high upfront insurance commissions could cut off the number of new advisers coming into financial services, it has been warned.

Wellington-based financial planning services company FoxPlan has appointed a former member of parliament as the first independent chair of its board.

Booster has snapped up the former Mahana Estates winery site, and announced the formation of the Booster Wine Group.

The final report from Australia's Royal Commission into the financial services sector is due to be published on Monday afternoon.

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation have appointed a new manager of New Zealand equities.

High upfront commissions and overseas trips are in the spotlight as the government works to overhaul financial services sales incentives.

Interest-only lending accounted for just 30% of mortgage lending in December, significantly down on historical lows, as banks keep a lid on "risky" lending.