Westpac has changed the rules around lending on apartments, which should make it easier for borrowers.

New Zealand's largest mortgage-based dealer group has cracked the $1 billion mark for the first time.

Well-known South Canterbury adviser Bob Edwards passed away recently. John Wood has kindly penned this Obituary.

Sovereign has finally confirmed its intention to sell its Select Wealth Management service to JMIS, as first reported by Good Returns. 

A $1.5 million settlement with the FMA has not been the only blow to Milford Asset Management as a result of the investigation into alleged market manipulation.

The former head of FundSource, Sam Stanley, has finished up at the NZX and will take on a new role as an adviser.

An $18 million settlement negotiated with the former directors of Hanover Finance, Hanover Capital and United Finance is a better outcome than would have been achieved through court, the FMA says.

The FMA says it wants to see more investors seeking financial advice.

Well-known business development manager Scot Bailey is leaving RESIMAC after 11 years with the company and its predecessors.

It will come as no surprise to advisers that a survey of consumers shows that they value their personal relationship more highly than legislative requirements and qualifications.

General Finance is seeing growth in its business as investors chase good yields.

Rebecca Thomas's Mint Asset Management has won a mandate with the NZ Super Fund following AMP Capital's decision to outsource its management.