The long-serving financial adviser recently censured by the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Tribunal says she wants to tell her story after the process left her frustrated, disappointed and ultimately forced her out of the profession.

When investors in New Zealand and around the world were left reeling from the effects of the global financial crisis in 2008 urgent calls were made to protect people from future financial fallout.

Investor confidence is on the up but the head of the FMA is sounding a word of warning to people investing in shares to seek advice as their portfolios grow.

An experienced insurance adviser is urging financial advisers to heed their own advice and speak to an expert when it comes to Professional Indemnity (PI) cover.

Westpac and Fidelity Life have announced a $400 million deal that will see the bank sell its life insurance business to the insurer as part of a long-term strategic alliance.

He's retired once before but this time he'll close the book on his career.

Almost 10,000 financial service providers are now registered to provide financial advice in New Zealand according to the Companies Office, up by 748 from March 15 this year.

The FMA is keeping a watchful eye on the NZX after its latest annual obligations review found the company had failed to meet all of its obligations due to "insufficient technological resources".

The Guardians of NZ Superannuation has appointed Dr Charles Hyde as its new head of asset allocation.

From the end of June, New Zealanders will have a single point of contact for natural disaster claims with the EQC handing over management of claims to eight local insurers.

Social media stars and online "influencers" could be giving unqualified and dangerous financial advice to their many followers, prompting the Financial Markets Authority to publish new guidelines for "finfluencers".

Boutique financial planning firm Ethical Investing NZ has added Dal Jandu to its adviser team.

Despite Wellington moving into Level 2 lockdown it's still all go for next week's Ethical Investment awards and conference but the lockdown means extra tickets are now available.

Tony Carter is set to retire from the board of ANZ NZ and will be replaced by a former share broker and experienced company director in August.

Another milestone in the journey to full licensing has been reached after the deadline for advisers to link themselves to a financial advice provider passed last week.

nib New Zealand has launched a new health cover option that it says will provide Kiwis with greater choice and access to potentially life-saving treatments.