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. 

One week out from regulation change the FMA is asking for unlicensed advisers to have a contingency plan, especially with the FSPR not operating at full capacity.

Fidelity Life has announced the winners of its adviser awards and launched its Customer Engagement initiative for 2021.

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.