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CoFI submitters: Slow down

New Zealand’s financial services sector has asked for more time to be spent on developing the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill – and warned there could be unintended consequences of the bill in its current form.

Mon, Jun 8th 2020 06:27AM

Covid-19 rattles investor confidence

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COMMENT: Will level one mean level one for residential landlords?

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RBNZ 'doing its job'

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nib Foundation supports Lifeline to the tune of $150,000

To support the growing mental health needs of Kiwis emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, Lifeline Aotearoa has increased its service capacity thanks to a $150,000 grant from nib foundation, the charitable arm of nib New Zealand (nib).

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nib Foundation supports Lifeline to the tune of $150,000

New record low fixed rate at 2.55%

Bank of China has launched New Zealand's latest record-low fixed home loan, offering a one-year mortgage at 2.55%.

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Financial Markets Authority takes ANZ to court

The Financial Markets Authority has filed court proceedings against ANZ New Zealand over issues with credit card repayment insurance policies.

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Financial Markets Authority takes ANZ to court

Southern Cross Health latest claims statistics revealed

Find out the biggest claims paid out by Southern Cross Health over the years.

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Southern Cross Health latest claims statistics revealed

Ex-Southern Cross executives launch new venture; TSB slashes rates

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FSCL told: Plan for succession, hold on to financial reserves

FSCL’s chief executive Susan Taylor has been identified as the scheme’s biggest risk – and biggest strength, in an independent review.

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FSCL told: Plan for succession, hold on to financial reserves

Ex-Southern Cross executives start new venture

Two ex-Southern Cross Partners executives have launched a new business to help advisers secure non-bank loan for clients.

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Ex-Southern Cross executives start new venture

Bank LVR limits on hold; Co-operative Bank cuts rates

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Bank LVR limits on hold

Banks have not relaxed loan-to-value ratio limits for investors, despite the Reserve Bank's move to scrap LVR rules.

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The health insurance sector now has a very powerful ally

Auckland Health Services are “the missing link” to health insurance

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The health insurance sector now has a very powerful ally

Bank LVR limits on hold

Banks have not relaxed loan-to-value ratio limits for investors, despite the Reserve Bank's move to scrap LVR rules.

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CareSaver makes private equity investments

Pathfinder-run KiwiSaver scheme CareSaver has taken a stake in medicinal cannabis company Rua Bioscience and the online investment platform Sharesies.

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CareSaver makes private equity investments

Time for financial advisers to step up on KiwiSaver

New Zealand’s KiwiSaver market has probably reached the critical mass required to create opportunities for financial advisers to assist, the Financial Markets Authority’s chief executive says.

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Time for financial advisers to step up on KiwiSaver

Pie: Covid sharpened focus on changes required

Pie Funds has reduced its staff numbers by eight in a restructure designed to readjust the business after 13 years of growth, its chief operating officer says.

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