Interest rates will remain at historic lows for the next two years and banks will become more receptive to new customers this year, predicts economist Tony Alexander.

Consilium has launched its new KiwiWRAP KiwiSaver Scheme is registered and is accepting adviser applications.

ANZ has revised its forecast for the official cash rate, predicting only one cut next year to 0.1%.

ANZ has revised its forecast for the official cash rate, predicting only one cut next year to 0.1%.

Mortgage advisers predict there will be little progress made on turnaround times this year, as processing times continue to deteriorate across the industry. 

Mortgage lending jumped to $9.2 billion in November – $1.5 billion more than the previous record monthly total – according to new Reserve Bank data.

Westpac has launched the lowest ever big four bank rate, unveiling a new one-year mortgage at 2.29%.

Gail Costa, Cigna New Zealand chief executive, reflects on 2020 and how embracing change is vital to the future of advice.

The NZ Society of Actuaries is warning New Zealanders to rethink their spending plans in retirement because of a significant drop in interest rates and increasing lifespans.

In a continuation from his earlier article Jon-Paul Hale discusses the different policy structures and where the fishhooks lie.