First-hand adviser input will be critical for the working group tasked with developing the new code of conduct for financial advisers, the group’s chair, Angus Dale-Jones, says.

KiwiSaver may have played a key part in saving an ailing advice industry, claims one industry commentator. But another says it may give advisers false hope of big money in the future.

Now is a good time to think about putting protection options in place for equities portfolios, one fund manager says.

Hundreds of new mortgage adviser are completing introductory courses that would allow them to start work in the industry, but not all end up in front of clients.

Where is the insurance industry voice on the working group to develop the new code of conduct, one commentator asks.

The financial adviser behind a new online KiwiSaver advice site says the platform is competition for traditional financial advice models.

Wayne Smith would like to see financial advisers charging a fee for service.

Financial advisers play an important role in helping people on lower incomes navigate retirement savings, AMP’s general manager in New Zealand says.

Talking about responsible investing is a way for financial advisers to engage with younger clients, one fund manager suggests.

There's a smaller bill coming for AFAs but some DIMS providers are warning their clients may be left to pick up the tab.

Bruce Cortesi is a familiar face in the advice industry - but did you know he used to be a personal trainer?

A Financial Markets Authority proposal to clear the way for roboadvice earlier than expected has been given a tick of approval by experts.

Rebranding trauma insurance as “critical illness cover” across the board would clear up confusion among consumers, the Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman says.

A review of insurance contracts law has been described as "well overdue".

An unnamed pension transfer adviser has been found to have breached code standards, although none of his clients complained about him.

Advisers are concerned the working group that will develop the industry’s new code of conduct does not include a practitioner's voice – but want it to get on with its job of clearing up uncertainties about looming new rules.