The Christchurch-based Lifetime Group has formed a strategic partnership with insurance brokerage Rothbury Group which see each one focus on its core strengths.

Lifetime Group chief executive Mike Jones talks about the changes to the group and how personal financial design is the way in which advisers de-commoditise their offer and tailor solutions around the client.

Paul Goldsmith is now the former Minister of Commerce following Prime Minister Bill English's Cabinet reshuffle.

The FMA has just released its second annual AML Monitoring Report detailing its 2016 monitoring activities and report card on the 800 Reporting Entities (REs) under its supervision.  Good Returns asked Meredith Cornelius of Financial Strategies Nelson to comment on her reading of the report and what it all means for the smaller retail financial adviser and their practice.

New independent chair set to light the flame at the Triple A Advisers Association.

The Christchurch-based Lifetime Group is set to become a bigger player in the mortgage broking market after its most recent deal.

Sovereign has announced a number of key enhancements to its health cover for both new and existing customers. These changes have been welcomed by advisers.

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith says all KiwiSaver annual statements will have to disclose total fees paid in dollar terms from 2018, however one provider says it should start happening much sooner.

Newpark has appointed a technology development officer to develop solutions for advisers.

He holds the record for being the fastest over 10km on crutches and now Squirrel mortgage adviser, Brad Luiten can add another Guiness World Record accolade to his name.