When advisers turn up for work on Monday morning they will all be operating in a brave new world.

The number of houses sold across the country last month skyrocketed by 14.6% to the highest level in 14 years, the latest data from the real estate institute (REINZ) shows.

The financial services industry is facing a number of challenges, both in terms of evolving customer expectations, the introduction of new challenger brands, and the increasing impact of technology. As banks and lenders around the world come to terms with a ‘new normal’ Microsoft Teams is helping them connect workers to drive better collaboration, better ideas and drive better customer outcomes.

The financial services industry is facing a number of challenges, both in terms of evolving customer expectations, the introduction of new challenger brands, and the increasing impact of technology. As banks and lenders around the world come to terms with a ‘new normal’ Microsoft Teams is helping them connect workers to drive better collaboration, better ideas and drive better customer outcomes.

A growing number of Kiwis believe it is no longer a good time to buy a house, according to a new report from ASB.

New Zealand’s only way out of the housing crisis is to build, build and build more homes if it is to avoid a worsening plight.

Even before the reintroduction of loan-to-value-ratio (LVR) restrictions for property investors kick in, at the beginning of next month, there are signs of waning demand for investment property.

New Zealand’s only way out of the housing crisis is to build, build and build more homes if it is to avoid a worsening plight.

Non-bank lender Basecorp has raised $250 million for new lending as it aims to grow its business through the adviser channel. 

NZFSG and Loan Market's Brian Greer said advisers benefited from a "phenomenal surge" in mortgage business last year, and believes the sector is on the brink of its biggest opportunity in decades.

Recently reimposed loan to value ratio restrictions are having a cooling effect on the investor market, according to a new survey.