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Could KiwiBuild home loans be at risk?

Banks could pull the plug on borrowers with pre-approvals for KiwiBuild homes, leaving them vulnerable to financial ruin, an adviser has warned.

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NZX Wealth Technologies aim for growth with new appointment

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Research IP expand New Zealand team with new hire

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AMP receive buyout offer from US investment company

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Avanti raises $50 million; ANZ profits fall on writedowns

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Avanti raises $50 million for expansion

Non-bank lender Avanti Finance has raised $50 million to fund its expansion, amid growing interest in alternative lenders.

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Finzo appoints new service manager

Integrated financial solutions provider Finzo has announced the appointment of a new service manager.

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Avanti gets a new shareholder

Avanti Finance has completed a $50 million capital raise and welcomed a new shareholder to the company.

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Juno increase KiwiSaver fees, won't pursue default status

Juno KiwiSaver are increasing fees for some clients and have decided not to pursue default provider status.

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Juno increase KiwiSaver fees, won't pursue default status

Juno to increase KiwiSaver fees, not pursuing default status.

Juno KiwiSaver funds are increasing fees for some clients, not going to pursue default provider status.

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Juno to increase KiwiSaver fees, not pursuing default status.

FSC enjoys a solid year of growth despite challenges

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has seen a solid year of member growth and increased revenues, the organisation announced at its 2020 AGM today.

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FSC enjoys a solid year of growth despite challenges

ANZ profit drops 27% after loan writedowns

ANZ New Zealand profits took a 27% hit in the year to September after taking a $401 million write-down on loans.

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ANZ profit drops 27% after loan writedowns

Fidelity Life appoints new CEO

Fidelity Life appoints new CEO from large international insurer.

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Are banks changing their tune on high LVR first home buyers?

Advisers say there are signs that lenders are becoming more receptive to high LVR first home buyer deals, as FHBs remain active in the post-Covid market.

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Are banks changing their tune on high LVR first home buyers?

How low could mortgage rates go?; Co-op slashes rates

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Dunedin in demand

A supply and demand imbalance together with improved housing stock mean Dunedin’s values are on the rise, writes Joanna Jefferies.

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Dunedin in demand

A supply and demand imbalance together with improved housing stock mean Dunedin’s values are on the rise, writes Joanna Jefferies.

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NZ investors will move their money if funds prove non-ethical

New research commissioned by Mindful Money and RIAA shows that 58% of New Zealanders would consider switching their investments to another provider if their current fund was inconsistent with their values.

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