Financial advisers need to promote the services they offer rather than designations that are meaningless to many consumers, industry commentators say.

David Ross has earned the dubious distinction of being the first Authorised Financial Adviser to have their licence suspended.

Authorised Financial Adviser Austin Fisher has left the corporate world and set up what he describes as "a new style" of advisory firm.

Boutique manager Pie Funds Management completed a transformational year in 2012, with funds under management rising from $23 million to $75 million.

Insurance advisers’ have been warned not to attempt to claw back lost commission by hitting clients’ with hefty fees when they cancel insurance policies.

Pyne Gould has released details of its plans to sell its financial planning and funds management business to offshore interests.

It may be the day before Christmas but that doesn't there isn't things happening out in the market at the moment. In fact there are two important events which are meant to happen before tomorrow, but signs aren't promising.

The manager of NZ Superannuation Fund has a new director from one of China's biggest fund managers.

The Public Trust, which has had some of the sharpest home loan rates this year, has decided to exit the home loan business as it's too competitive.