Record low mortgage rates will remain in place for much of this year, but some borrowers could be better off locking in long-term loans, say ASB economists.

The Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee (FADC) has handed down its penalty to an adviser who failed to keep proper records.

The Reserve Bank’s crack down on investors kicking in next month is expected to dampen demand for properties and flatten out roaring house price growth.

The FMA has issued a warning to a financial adviser over KiwiSaver advice he gave a client during Covid market volatility.

There is a "high" probability of extra rules to curb house price inflation such as DTIs and interest-only lending restrictions, according to economist Tony Alexander. 

Harbour Asset Management has made changes to its index funds reflecting changes in the market

NZ’s peer-to-peer lending and equity crowdfunding sectors experienced steady growth in the last year, according to data from the Financial Markets Authority.

Advisers across a range of categories awarded accolades by locally owned life insurance brand.

CRM provider Trail has achieved a cybersecurity certification that it hopes will boost its new aggregator group, the Kiwi Adviser Network. 

Michael Reps has been found guilty of fraudulent claims relating to the Financial Service Providers Register and sentenced to community detention and 90 hours' community work.

Westpac's most senior economist is swapping the big four bank for the Treasury.

Sally Lindsay reviews the latest CoreLogic HPI data – could the property market may be heading for a slowdown?