The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA) are being urged to step up with stronger regulation over referral fees.

Morningstar plans to expand its coverage and research of KiwiSaver funds in New Zealand.

Former investment banker Andrew Wilson has been appointed to the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, Acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop announced.

Pie Funds is closing its Australasian Dividend Growth Fund to close to new investment after reaching capacity.

Southland-based adviser, Stephen O’Connor aka SOC, has been awarded a top global financial planning award.

Mercer, and the CFA Institute, have released their Global Pension Index and give New Zealand a B grade and a ranking of 17th, compared to 14th in the previous index rankings.

Insync Funds Management expands its investment capability and team with the senior appointment of risk manager.

Westpac is axing trail commissions on home loans from June next year.

NZX makes a raft of appointments across Smart and NZX Wealth Technologies.

Integrated Financial Products; whatever they were, now have a proper name.