The Financial Services Council has a clear strategy to connect with advisers, its chairman says.

Work may commence later this year on bringing back to life roboadvice product last offered two decades ago.

Thirteen customers have complained about bank KiwiSaver sales and advice processes over the past year, the Banking Ombudsman says.

KiwiSaver members in conservative funds have received returns just 2.1% per year less than those who took on extra risk in a growth fund over the past eight years.

Advisers will get more detail of what will be expected of them under the new Financial Advisers Act, by the end of the year.

FundSource will publish the first round of qualitative research reports under its new structure,  after its awards, to be held on October 26.

Big financial institutions already operating in this country are the most likely providers to roll out roboadvice in the near future, says the man behind an online KiwiSaver information and comparison site.

An international survey of CFP advisers, including those in New Zealand, has found they are starting to view roboadvice as an opportunity, rather than a threat.

Advisers are being told they may have to do some extra client hand-holding if the United States elects a President Trump this year – but now could be a good time to cash in wins from New Zealand shares.

New Zealanders are more likely to have a total and permanent disability claim turned down than other types of insurance – but claims are still accepted at much higher rates than across the Tasman.

Fidelity Life is reporting a record year.

Regulation is prompting advisers to have to think about what they enjoy doing - and do well - and outsource the rest. But does that put too much pressure on margins?

Banks are hoping more guidance from the Financial Markets Authority will make it easier for them to advise their clients on switching between KiwiSaver funds and providers.

Upcoming changes to the Financial Advisers Act have prompted advice group Lifetime to partner with AMP to deliver more training options.

Property investors are warning new Auckland mayor Phil Goff that he needs to head up a council that enables housing development - or face the possibility of affordability spiralling out of control.

The Financial Markets Authority says its latest annual report shows it has started establishing itself as a fully-fledged conduct regulator – but there has been some “culture shock” in the industry as it made the adjustment.