Mortgage Express Limited New Zealand has drafted in another experienced adviser to cover the Wellington region.

The SBS Group reported an operating surplus of $55.2 million for the year ending March 2021, up from $21.3 million in the previous 12 months.

Fidelity Life is helping its farming customers affected by the recent Canterbury floods with a special financial relief offer.

NZFSG advisers face professional indemnity insurance costs of $2,500-$4,100 each in the next year, as premiums soar under the new regulatory regime. 

AIA NZ is joining its Australian colleagues in the global Relief Run initiative with the trans-Tasman business contributing $30,000 to the people of India devastated by Covid-19.

House price growth is starting to cool, dropping to 2.2% over May and down from 3.1% in April.

Mortgage Express has brought in a new adviser in Wellington.

House price growth has begun to slow following Government reforms to curb demand, according to new data from CoreLogic.

Nearly one in three small business owners are on the lookout for a trusted adviser, according to a new survey from SME lender Prospa. 

AIA NZ chief partnership insurance officer Sam Tremethick says the mental health and wellbeing of advisers is paramount, especially since the new regulations were put in place.

The charitable entity of leading health insurer nib New Zealand has launched its first Kiwi grant programme called Health Smart Grants.

NZFSG-backed Select Investments has acquired a stake in robo-advice KiwiSaver platform Kōura Wealth, with the digital platform looking to team up with mortgage advisers.