[UPDATED] Two companies offering compliance to advisers, Strategi and IDS, have agreed to merge their businesses under one brand.

Two companies offering compliance to advisers have agreed to merge their businesses.

There could be a year or two of the bull market left to run, despite wobbles in equities over recent weeks.

Efforts to restrict foreign investment into certain New Zealand assets are not yet enough to influence fund managers’ decisions, one analyst says.

David Whyte ponders what lies ahead for financial advisers.

New chief executive will stand in while the search for Adrian Orr's replacement continues.

A new service will automate adviser processes to streamline the provision of insurance advice.

Fund manager Pathfinder has appointed two staff to support its focus on responsible investment.

Financial advisers face much tougher penalties if they breach the rules under the new regulatory regime.

A philanthropist and global business leader is joining the fund manager's governance team.

Investment manager Legg Mason is expanding its presence in the New Zealand market with the launch of a PIE fund targeting retail investors for the first time, as well as institutional investors.

Running an approved provider list isn’t exactly a compliance requirement – yet – it is good communications practice, which arguably makes it important right now.

A consultation paper for feedback on the new code of conduct for financial advisers should be available by the end of next month.