AMP has bought mid-sized financial planning firm Goldridge, which has about $300 million under management, and added it to is AdviceFirst business.

David Pine, the central region regional manager for Ginger Group, is leaving his role.

In Mortgage Rates Radio this week Philip Macalister talks about bank cash contributions to entie borrowers; the latest home loan rate changes and specials and the launch of a new real estate agent-linked group.

It’s only a matter of time before a registered financial adviser is litigated against for unsuitable advice – and that adviser will likely find him or herself held to the standard of an AFA, a training and compliance provider is warning.

Adapt or die – that’s the forecast for mortgage advisers from one commentator.

See the key home loan rate changes last week and how ANZ's new two-year fixed rate special compares to other banks.

Kiwi Income Property Trust’s offer of seven-year bonds has been oversubscribed.

Tyndall has appointed a new head of equities to replace Rickey Ward.

Mighty River Power has confirmed $300 million of unsecured subordinated capital bonds will be issued with an initial interest rate of 6.9% a year.

The government is asking for feedback from lenders, borrowers and brokers to help write a Responsible Lending Code.

Labour’s policy proposals for KiwiSaver will move the New Zealand system closer to the Australian one, one expert group says.