The fee-for-service debate is a “red herring” for New Zealand mortgage advisers, who should focus instead on customer outcomes, according to Financial Advice NZ CEO Katrina Shanks.

The Reserve Bank’s LVR restrictions have reduced household debt and risky lending, but it is too soon to rule out another surge in the Auckland market, ANZ economists have warned.

A new support programme from Partners life is designed to help advisers through the new licensing regime.

Landlords need to establish strict policies around their rental properties rather than just winging it, Auckland Property Investors Association vice president Peter Lewis believes…

NZX has hired its next future director from a wealth management firm.

KiwiSaver scheme Juno might look to hire a group head next year.

It’s possible that New Zealand banks will follow their parents out of financial advice – but it would be to the detriment of New Zealanders, one commentator says.

Insurance advisers may have an untapped market in female small business owners.

Francesco De Ferrari has started as AMP’s new chief executive.

Fidelity Life, New Zealand’s largest locally owned and operated life insurer, has been named 2018 Life Insurance Company of the Year for the second year running.

ANZ has revealed changes in the make-up of the management of its wealth products.

So here we are, the countdown to Christmas is upon us and the year in the rear view is almost complete.

New mortgage dealer group Newpark Home Loans has revealed plans to double its membership over the next year as it aims to lure startup brokerages across the country.

New KiwiSaver scheme Juno has bolstered its ranks.

More change is coming for financial advisers who operate personalised DIMS for their clients.