Sunday, May 17th 2026

Making Investment Advice Easier for Clients to Understand

Clients don’t all absorb information in the same way, some need visuals while others prefer numbers and detail. Many need both before they feel confident to make a decision.

Friday, May 08th 2026

FNZ to build advice platform for FirstCape

FNZ and FirstCape deepen strategic partnership as FirstCape becomes an FNZ Select partner

MAS turns to OMNIMax for advice solution

Wednesday, May 06th 2026

MAS turns to OMNIMax for advice solution

OMNIMax signs agreement with Medical Assurance Society to develop custom advice solution.

Former Kiwi Wealth boss turns to advice

Wednesday, May 06th 2026

Former Kiwi Wealth boss turns to advice

Former Kiwi Wealth chief executive Rhiannon McKinnon is hoping her new advice business will help New Zealanders who want completely independent assistance.

Stobo resigns FMA chair after investigation

Monday, May 04th 2026

Stobo resigns FMA chair after investigation

Craig Stobo has resigned as Financial Markets Authority chairman following an investigation into his overseas travel and public comments.

Friday, May 01st 2026

Sharesies opens advice offering to New Zealand investors

Investment platform Sharesies has 20,000 people signed up to its advice offering, which is now available to the full New Zealand market.

What the FAP landscape looks like now

Thursday, April 30th 2026

What the FAP landscape looks like now

New Zealand had 10 percent more financial advice providers (FAPs) in 2025 than it did in 2024, new Financial Markets Authority (FMA) data shows, and about 20,000 advisers and nominated representatives offering advice.

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ANZ's growth and balanced KiwiSaver returns take first place

ANZ's growth and balanced KiwiSaver returns take first place

Wednesday, April 29th 2026

Every dog has its day, they say, and ANZ’s growth and balanced KiwiSaver options were the best performers in their categories in a March quarter that delivered negative returns across the board.

NZ Super Fund ruling likely to increase scrutiny on investment processes

NZ Super Fund ruling likely to increase scrutiny on investment processes

Wednesday, April 22nd 2026

Fund managers are considering the implications of a High Court ruling which found the NZ Super Fund did not properly address human rights issues in its investing.

Craigs buys up Dunedin-based fin planning firm

Craigs buys up Dunedin-based fin planning firm

Friday, April 17th 2026

Craigs signals a broader move into financial planning with the acquiisiton of a Dunedin-based firm.

Boyle gets dream gig

Boyle gets dream gig

Tuesday, April 14th 2026

David Boyle has been appointed as the new Retirement Commissioner takimng over from Jane Wrightson.

Vernon outlines his plans for AMP

Vernon outlines his plans for AMP

Monday, April 13th 2026

Newly minted AMP chief executive Blair Vernon has, in his first speech in this role laid out his three priorities for the business.

FMA to review CoFI Guidance

FMA to review CoFI Guidance

Friday, April 10th 2026

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is considering a limited review of the Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) Intermediated Distribution Guidance before the end of this financial year, confirmed FMA director Michael Hewes.

New fund range answers adviser call for flexible KiwiSaver alternative

New fund range answers adviser call for flexible KiwiSaver alternative

Thursday, April 09th 2026

Booster’s Wealth Series is the Wellington-based fund manager’s answer for investors looking to combine a level of active management with competitive value.

Active manager (sort of) leaves the passive house

Active manager (sort of) leaves the passive house

Sunday, April 05th 2026

NZX’s active management business, QuayStreet Asset Management, is being given a bit more free reign.

Bond funds likely to deliver out-sized returns: Amova

Bond funds likely to deliver out-sized returns: Amova

Wednesday, April 01st 2026

Financial markets have priced too much inflation risk into longer-term fixed interest yields, according to Fergus McDonald, head of the bond and currency team at Amova Asset Management.

Longwave aims to smooth the waters

Longwave aims to smooth the waters

Tuesday, March 31st 2026

For clients approaching retirement, consistent returns become more important than producing the highest possible returns, and so the Longwave Australian Small Companies Fund aims to deliver consistent returns, according to chief investment officer David Wanis.

FMA calls for innovation to drive financial advice uptake

FMA calls for innovation to drive financial advice uptake

Wednesday, March 25th 2026

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is calling for Financial Advice Providers (FAPs) to innovate to encourage more consumers to use their services to improve their financial wellbeing.

Consilium exits Cambridge Partners shareholding

Consilium exits Cambridge Partners shareholding

Monday, March 23rd 2026

Three years after taking a 35% stake in Christchurch-based Cambridge Partners, Consilium is selling up.

[GRTV] Earnings season; Iran; War and the NZ housing market - what it all means for investors

[GRTV] Earnings season; Iran; War and the NZ housing market - what it all means for investors

Thursday, March 19th 2026

Generate Investment Specialist Greg Smith discusses how current issues are impacting investors.

Active managers see opportunities created by passive funds

Active managers see opportunities created by passive funds

Wednesday, March 18th 2026

While passive funds increasingly dominate ownership of and trading in stocks within the US S&P 500 Index, the resulting price distortions are creating opportunities for active managers.

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