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

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.

With the Reserve Bank poised to offer more support to the economy, ASB economists predict home loan rates will plummet further into the new year.

Fidelity Life chairman Brian Blake says the government has missed an opportunity to force down commissions on life insurance policies.

Asset management firm Northern Trust will take over ANZ’s $5 billion passive investment suite from outgoing Vanguard Group.

Newpark Home Loans has signed a formal partnership with Strategi to prepare its advisers for the new regulatory licensing regime. 

Mortgage lending hit $7.3 billion in September, the highest value on record, according to the latest Reserve Bank data, as the market continues to defy expectations. 

Dodgy joints are once again at the top of claims table, according to a recent release by Southern Cross Health Insurance.

More investors are seeking advice as the property market heats up, according to a new survey.

The FMA are wanting to hear the industry’s thoughts on a proposal to recognise that Australian qualified advisers meet the standards of the new code of conduct.

Jon-Paul Hale says as we learn more about Covid-19 advisers need to be asking more questions from their clients.

AIA has enhanced its Quick Quote tool, which it says provides an opportunity to attract new, more qualified customers.

A report in The Australian Financial Review has stated that National Australia Bank (the parent company of BNZ) is selling its life insurance company, BNZ Life.