Westpac New Zealand says it won't comment on the National Party's pre-election promise to scrap the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act (CoFI) but says that principles-based legislation is “a good thing.”

TSB's new boss comes from a health insurer.

Westpac New Zealand's mortgage lending slowed in the six months ended September after a much brisker pace in its first half.

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) is planning to set up shop in New Zealand.

The former Smartshares chief executive has joined an Australian firm aiming to break into the local market.

Small business lender Prospa launches a mobile app for its customers, providing local business owners with a simple way to manage their cash flow.

NZX's wealth platform cooks up some more business.

Australian value fund manager PM Capital, which has A$2.7 billion in FUM has been sold to Regal.

The former head of a dealer group has been appointed as the interim chief executive of Financial Advice NZ.

A former, Napier-based mortgage adviser has pleaded guilty to dishonesty offences and is due to appear in court on other charges.

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