Emotion is a strong driving force when it comes to making money decisions.

Stephen Duff, brother of author Alan Duff, has agreed to retire from offering financial advice.

New Zealand's investment watchdog is warning the public to be wary of unlicensed and unregistered operators.

Intueri Group's financial statements have been tagged by its auditor over the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

Former Hanover Finance principal Mark Hotchin will have to reverse course and admit negligence if he wants to successfully squeeze funds out of the failed lender's former trustee Guardian Trust.

The funds management industry represents an increasingly important part of the NZ economy, writes Rob Everett.

For many people having their KiwiSaver account with the same business that has their mortgage, savings and credit cards seems like an easy solution.

Christchurch-based foreign exchange firm owes clients $7 million.

The number of firms kicked off the register of Financial Services Providers fell sharply as the power of the regulatory boot was tested in the courts.

The Serious Fraud Office has confirmed it is investigating Intueri Education Group.

Benjamin Anthony Kiro was convicted after pleading guilty to 23 charges at Auckland District Court this week.

Benjamin Anthony Kiro was a "big personality" who "pulled the wool" over people's eyes, says one man who gave him thousands of dollars to invest.

He used Tinder to find victims and falsified his CV to get a job at Financial Markets Authority.

An ex-FMA analyst is facing a further nine charges, including for allegedly providing a forged job contract with Fonterra to rent an apartment.

The FMA has released a highly critical report on sales and advice practices for the financial services industry, including those selling KiwiSaver.

Two retired property developers are liable to the receivers of a failed finance company for $308,572 because of guarantees they gave on an eight-year-old loan.

Paul Bublitz is seeking a delay of his theft trial so he can get money to pay for a lawyer.

Brent Sheather an Authorised Financial Adviser and a personal finance and investments writer talks fees and anomalies.

New Zealand's reputation as a responsible member of the world's financial community is undermined by holes in the financial services provider register.

PTT Group in the hands of court-appointed receivers.

Mark Brewer has resurfaced in London with a new name but similar modus operandi.

The Financial Markets Authority has licensed New Zealand's fourth peer-to-peer lender, Lending Crowd, which plans to offer small-to-medium sized enterprises business loans of up to $200,000.

A gold and currency trading firm allegedly part of a "ponzi scheme" told customers profits were "large and instantaneous" in its sales pitch, receivers say.

Mark Turnock, former company director of SPG Investment Company No 1 (SPGI), has pleaded guilty to a charge of false financial statements.