ASB has backtracked on plans to impose LVR restrictions on new build investor loans. 

Among the many upcoming regulation changes for advisers on March 15 are updates to the FSPR. 

Property investors have been rushing to beat the Reserve Bank’s reintroduction of higher deposit requirements, but some may have left it too late.

The New Zealand Stock Exchange says it has made gains with its investment platform and intends to double down on them this year.

Despite new properties being exempt from new lending restrictions, ASB Bank has stopped providing new build loans to investors above 60% LVR.

Investors rushed to get ahead of the Reserve Bank's new LVR rules, recording their highest share of property purchases on record, according to research firm CoreLogic.

According to ASB economists New Zealand is in its biggest housing boom for 17 years, following the latest strong market data. 

The safety of advisers and their families is a priority during the latest level three lockdown, says Financial Advice New Zealand, as the industry gets to grips with another week of disruption.

Russell Hutchinson discusses what can be achieved by adding a little or a lot of tech to your processes.

In its 2020 Investor Report, AMP have confirmed plans for a sweeping “investment renovation” as well as widespread changes to AdviceFirst.

Cancer Care is targeted at Kiwis looking for reassurance around cancer coverage.