HSBC New Zealand is offering its high net worth Premier customers the first three months of their life insurance premiums free when signing up for a policy with the bank.

The Government is introducing the Non-Bank Deposit Takers (NBDT) Bill to Parliament next week to further tighten the rules for the non-bank sector.

Debate over timing of OCR increases; Lessons from Armitage v Church; Accuro secures third Consumer recommendation; More market analysis (with correct link).

The Financial Markets Authority has boosted its strategic leadership team with three appointments to key positions in support of chief executive Sean Hughes.

OnePath and ASB remain the dominant players in the KiwiSaver market, with 45.40% of KiwiSaver assets between them, according to the Morningstar KiwiSaver Performance Survey for the June quarter.

Heartland Building Society has increased its capital raising by $3 million to $58 million to finance its purchase of PGG Wrightson Finance.

NZ Funds Management founders Gerald Siddall and Russell Tills have sold down their ownership in the business to the current managers.

Whether commission payments lead to conflicts of interest or not is immaterial all the time the perception exists, according to Berry Financial Services managing director Julie Berry.

Total KiwiSaver membership topped the 1.75 million mark in June despite a downturn in the sign-up rate, according to KiwiSaver provider Tower Investments.

Stevens follows Moses; Review of practice standards; More market commentary; Why Fish! is good.

The Institute of Financial Advisers has appointed Joe Grayland into the new role of Professional Development Director.

FMA chief executive Sean Hughes tells advisers who should be run out of town; acknowledges the Cowboy ads ruffled feathers and issues a challenge to advisers.