Consultation on statements of investment policy and objectives (SIPOs)  could lead to new requirements for continuous disclosure of investment liquidity, it has been suggested.

Advisers are being told they should consider how independent they really are, before complaining about bank advice.

FMA chief executive Rob Everett has suggested “turning down the music a little” and ensuring investors understand the risks they’re taking in the capital markets.

KiwiSaver advice does not need to be particularly time consuming for financial advisers, one provider says.

Questions are being raised about the affordability of wrap platforms for small adviser businesses.

Apartments as small as a double garage are being promoted as the answer to Auckland's housing affordability problems.

Dealing with external disputes resolution (EDR) scheme requirements has not been easy for many financial advisers, the scheme operators say.

AIA is increasing its standard commission rates and changing its clawback structure.

Two-thirds of New Zealand asset owners and managers are losing sleep over their regulatory requirements, a new survey has shown.

Labour’s proposal to apply a capital gains tax to investments in shares – unless they are part of KiwiSaver – could encourage people to move out of more liquid investments, one fund manager says.

An adviser frustrated at the high cost of AML audits has started up a business offering her own.

More than 50 reporting entities the FMA had expected to submit anti-money laundering returns this year have not yet done so.

Partners Life is winding up its shadow share offer to advisers.

Governments need to stop tinkering with KiwiSaver, one banking commentator says.

Financial advice from staff in bank branches is a real area of concern, one commentator says.

New Zealanders are vulnerable to poor investment decisions when they reach retirement with a lump sum in their pockets – but getting them to pay for financial advice remains a hurdle, the Retirement Commissioner says.