TNP are pleased to announce the appointment of a new BDM for home loans.

There is some good news and warnings for banks in a recent survey of people with home loans.

No frills life insurer, Pinnacle Life, gets a credit rating from AM Best.

Authorised Financial Advisers have shown good ethics but need to work on their record-keeping and ensuring personalised advice is suitable for the client, the Financial Markets Authority says.

Bank of New Zealand will be looking for someone new to head up its private banking division.

[UPDATED with FMA comment] The Financial Markets Authority’s goal of encouraging more affordable financial advice is worthy but faces a number of challenges, according to an adviser industry leader.

Harbour Asset Management looks at the fixed interest market and recent events which investors need to focus on.

Brook Asset Management has added a respected industry expert and thought leader to its board.

Ex-adviser back in court; An adviser is not a salesperson; Guardian Trust looks for more AFAs.

Westpac’s big bond rush; Hubbard investors told to repay; Pyne Gould sells Heartland shares