Non-bank lenders have reported a flood of new customers turned away by the banks in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as traditional lenders stick to conservative credit limits.

Growth investment strategies have helped fund managers to outperform over the past quarter, Morningstar says.

Engaging clients in the investment arena can be challenging at times, especially with legislation around what financial advisors must provide to clients, not everyone wants to read 40, 50 or more pages of a Statement of Advice…

Uncertainty still casts its shadow over the property market but there are factors that could see a brighter outlook than some expect, writes CoreLogic's Kelvin Davidson.*.

Non-bank lender Avanti Finance has launched a near-prime home loan as it seeks to attract new customers with stronger credit profiles.

Advisers are being warned the number of “vulnerable” clients they encounter is likely to increase, and they need to fully understand their obligation to them.

New Zealand’s KiwiSaver sector has panned a proposal from National to allow unemployed people to tap into their accounts to start a business.

Minister of Finance Grant Robertson says the Reserve Bank could extend mortgage holidays for struggling borrowers. 

The former chief executive of Newpark has taken on a new role working with advisers at a life company.

Pathfinder has opened its Ethical Trans-Tasman Fund (PETT) to retail investors in a move that it says will capitalise on investor sentiment favouring Australasia.

Financial Markets Authority chief executive outlines the regulators plans for the coming months.

The Financial Markets Authority is upset at a breach of confidentiality of its report on active and passive management by KiwiSaver providers – and says it may change the way it deals with the sector in future.

Health insurer nib New Zealand and its nib foundation have lent support to Ronald McDonald House Charities.