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The most successful advice businesses aren't built on transactions. They're built on relationships.

While many advisers enter a client's world through a home loan or insurance policy, clients don't think in product categories. They think about buying a home, protecting their family, building wealth, and creating financial security.

The advisers who recognise this are the ones deepening client relationships, and building stronger, more sustainable businesses.

Most New Zealanders have KiwiSaver, but many have never received professional advice for it.

Approximately half of New Zealand's 3.4 million KiwiSaver members are invested with a bank-owned provider, and many remain in default or unsuitable funds.

For advisers, KiwiSaver presents a simple opportunity to add value.

We’ve been exploring how advisers can deliver a more holistic advice experience for their clients while building stronger, more valuable businesses through referral partnerships. 

Previously we covered the KiwiSaver Conversation, and just as important, is the conversation around insurance protection.

The advisers seeing the greatest success aren't waiting for opportunities to appear - they've built referrals into the way they work. Some simple habits can make a significant difference.

The Cotality Home Value Index showed a -0.3% fall at the national level in July, which obviously isn’t a big drop, but nevertheless it was the fourth in a row.

The Cotality Home Value Index showed a -0.2% fall at the national level in June – yes, technically a drop, but fairly modest. More broadly, it was a continuation of the flat market we’ve seen throughout 2026 so far.

Reporting season is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to give your processes a quick glow-up. Here’s your 5-step checklist to stay ahead of the game.

One of the most common questions people ask is whether they need financial services experience to become a mortgage adviser (broker) or insurance adviser. The reality is there are many different entry paths. Here we explain …

How do I become a mortgage broker? - If you're considering becoming a mortgage or insurance adviser, NZFSG can support you every step of the way with training, licensing guidance, technology, and ongoing business support. To help you get started, here are the steps you need to take to become an adviser.

Your governance framework is what turns business ethics into team behaviour.  As a principal adviser, the goal is to shift vulnerability from a compliance checkbox to a lens through which your firm's advice processes and recommendations operate.

As a Principal Adviser, you aren’t just a top performer - you are the guide of your firm’s culture and its future. The first of our new Business Governance Series is a "Why” refresher.

A successful advice business isn’t built on one-off deals, it’s built on lasting relationships with your clients. By diversifying your service and offering support throughout their financial journey, you can assist your clients in more ways, while strengthening your business at the same time.