Financial Services Council welcomes the Conduct report and acknowledges there are things to work on.

The Commission for Financial Capability aka Retirement Commission says consumers are at the mercy of intermediaries selling life insurance on behalf of companies

Public confidence and trust in the life insurance sector is essential; life insurance contributes significantly to the financial well-being of New Zealanders. Reports like that released by the FMA and RBNZ on Tuesday play a vital role in highlighting areas where the sector can better serve New Zealanders, and importantly, maintain and grow public confidence and trust, Financial Advice NZ chief executive Katrina Shanks says.

Investor borrowing slumped to its lowest level since January 2018 in the final month of last year, according to new figures from the Reserve Bank. First home buyers, meanwhile, continue their resurgence in the market, nearly surpassing investors.

Cabinet has agreed to rid the insurance industry of sales incentives that are driving behaviour that is "not in the best interest of consumers".

Australia-headquartered non-bank lender Resimac has announced Scott McWilliam as its sole CEO, with long-serving joint CEO Mary Ploughman to leave the group.

New Zealand’s financial sector regulators have slammed life insurers – and the way they deal with advisers - in their report into the sector’s conduct and culture.

Kiwibank has slashed its two year fixed rate to 3.99% as New Zealand's lenders fight for a small pool of prime mortgage borrowers.

Sixteen year veteran leaves Fidelity Life to join one of the growing insurance groups.

New Zealand active fund managers did not deliver in 2018 on their promise to add value in volatile markets, researchers say.

While the start of the week maybe leisurely for many (Auckland Anniversary Day) the rest of the week may well contain a few bombshells.

General Finance Limited, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Registered Non-bank Deposit Taker has had a very good 12 months to 31 December 2018. The Managing Director Brent King said “the 2018 year has been profitable for the lending markets in New Zealand.  General Finance has had a very positive year.”

Craigs Investment Partners has added a new investment adviser, based in Hamilton.

New Zealand’s financial services sector has its hopes pinned on the Tax Working Group recommending incentives to encourage investing and long-term saving.