Major switch up in the KiwiSaver investment strategy for AMP NZWM

Will the 2020 post-election period see the usual effect on housing, or will it be another anomaly, asks REINZ chief executive Bindi Norwell.

Non-bank lender Avanti Finance has added another specialist lender, bringing further reinforcements to its growing team.

Despite fears of an overheated housing market, Westpac economists believe the Reserve Bank will still need to lower the official cash rate next year. 

While mortgage advisers say they have found it difficult to get high LVR loans for their clients, Reserve Bank data indicate there has been an increase in high LVR lending since May. 

Fintech and robo advice are a theme in our coverage of day three of the FSC conference; plus we report on Kiwi's financial resilience.

The latest research from the FSC shows that despite global challenges, New Zealand financial resilience remains strong.

The odds of LVR restrictions returning for investors next year are "fairly high" due to the strength of the residential property market, according to economist Tony Alexander.

Suncorp, which includes Asteron Life, has promoted the head of claims to the role of chief executive.

Public opinion has it that there’s lots of tax advantages with property investment. But property accountant Anthony Appleton-Tattersall* is asking people to let him know if they see any, as he hasn’t found them yet.

In our coverage of day two of the FSC conference National commerce spokesman Andrew Bayly supports compulsory superannuation; Financial Markets Authority chief executive Rob Everett outlines his expectations and more. Read on.

Advisers say that the self-employed are bearing the brunt of tight lending conditions, with banks concerned about the long-term impact of Covid-19.