The main advisers lobby group welcomes changes proposed for financial conduct legislation, which is working its way through parliament.

Finzo has appointed a full-time, in-house compliance officer.

Avanti's long-serving head of distribution moves on.

The finance industry says it is improving the KiwiSaver system but it is a work in progress.

Mortgage Express has appointed a 22 year veteran of the ANZ to a role as mortgage adviser.

Asteron Life has strengthened its distribution capability, with the appointment of three new business development managers.

Craigs Investment Partners has created a new role to drive the group's strategy.

Magellan's former chairman and chief investment officer Hamish Douglass is making a return to the fund management firm - but in a new role.

A new professional insurance programme has been unveiled by Financial Advice New Zealand, along with the insurance brokerage Curated Risk.