Mortgage advisers say their turnaround times continue to be much slower than direct home loan applications, leading to frustration across the industry.

The country's biggest life insurer, AIA, is launching a new service to help disability policyholders at claims time.

Mortgage Express has hired a new adviser to cover the Christchurch market.

Think price-per-square-metre gives an accurate idea of the cost to build a home? Think again! Landmark Homes’ Warwick Aldridge* explains what’s not included – and what to look out for when comparing quotes.

Fidelity Life advisers will soon stop receiving upfront commission on inflation-driven increases in client premiums.

After being postponed by Covid, the Reserve Bank today relaunched their review into the 2010 IPSA.

NZFSG has taken over rival group Kepa, as adviser businesses consolidate ahead of the new regulatory regime. 

Generate KiwiSaver has become a cornerstone investor in the Salvation Army Community Bond.

Castle Point Funds Management has been appointed to manage an active Australasian equities mandate for a big bank.

Non-banks report record growth in New Zealand as retail banks maintain tight credit restrictions in the economic downturn. 

A tight rental market and low sales stock mean Wairarapa’s property market is on the up, writes Joanna Jefferies.