Spicers is no longer a feature of the New Zealand financial advice market.

Murray Harris says financial advice is about much more than money and investments. But his time with the world's super-wealthy has given him added appreciation of both.

Big changes lie ahead for Sovereign and AIA in New Zealand, but it is rumoured that one key position will remain constant.

Authorised financial advisers have until the end of this week to file their annual information returns – but there’s scepticism about what the exercise provides.

An Australian roboadvice platform is planning to enter the New Zealand market early next year and wants to work with local advisers.

Whistle-blowers are set to lose some of their identity protection when the new financial adviser legislation comes into force.

New Zealand may be on tenterhooks waiting for New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' coalition decision, but investors do not have cause to worry ... yet, commentators say.

Andrew Kelleher - financial adviser, wealth manager... hole-digger?

Advisers are optimistic about the future for Sovereign, which will be bought by AIA.

The Financial Markets Authority says its work to weed out companies that should not be on the Financial Service Providers Register should bolster consumer confidence in legitimate operators.

A change of government this weekend could mean a new direction for the Reserve Bank and another element for investors to understand.

An adviser says a recent $25 million new shares placement by Turners Automotive Group highlights the importance of advisers to investors as the industry continues to embrace roboadvice.

Peer-to-peer lender Lending Crowd has only granted 16% the loan applications it has received - and has signalled a lack of investment capital is the “elephant in the room”.

A legal stoush is brewing over the use of four little letters, and advisers say those developing the new professional body for the industry may not have thought hard enough about its name.

She's Fred's daughter, but don't hold that against Toni Dodds.

New moves to allow international fund managers to more easily offer their products in New Zealand could lead to them “cutting New Zealand managers’ lunch”.