The country’s industrial sector is continuing its boom with construction of storage buildings passing $1 billion for the first time.

Partners Life’s move to pay override commissions directly to advisers is further reshaping the industry.

Recent tax changes will impact residential property investors in many ways – the Government has provided some handy tips from experts on how investors can maximise their returns.

Debt to income ratios continue to soar in New Zealand according to the latest Reserve Bank data, with more than $1 billion loaned to Auckland borrowers at a DTI greater than five in March.

TAP are 100% behind the independent adviser market and believe, with the right support, advice firms of any size can operate their own FAP with confidence.

New fund distributor Zanoma Investment Partners, which specialises in responsible investing funds, has bought a new fund to the New Zealand market.

Younger wealthy generations view property differently from their parents, Knight Frank’s annual Wealth Report has found.

Property accountancy company GRA has come up with a number of suggestions for landlords affected by the Government’s new tax rules.

The latest REINZ data showing the housing market remained “perky” in April hasn’t offered much evidence of cooling, says Westpac.

The Government’s intervention with tax policy changes to cool the residential investor market probably came at the right moment for first home buyers, says CoreLogic’s recent First Home Buyer Report.

Small business lending specialist Prospa continues to experience strong growth in lending with originations of A$19.9 million (NZ$21.6 million) for the quarter ended 31 March, up 10.6% on the prior quarter (2Q21: A$18.0 million) and up 21.3% on pcp (3Q20: A$16.4 million).

Southern Cross Healthcare has partnered with Havas NZ to deliver the first creative campaign under its new name, launching the organisation’s rebrand from Southern Cross Hospitals to Southern Cross Healthcare.

Astute Financial has hired a new business development and operations manager in Auckland.