A KiwiSaver watchdog has called for providers to lower their fees because of the early success of the retirement savings scheme.

South Canterbury Finance plans to start raising money from the public this week.

A financial adviser surprised me once by asking if journalists had a code of ethics.

Former One News presenter Richard Long regrets his role as the television voice for Hanover Finance - and says he has lost about $50,000 himself.

Firms were given a break when investors allowed them to delay payments. So how are they faring now, asks Tamsyn Parker.