Financial Advice New Zealand has seen its numbers grow since coronavirus hit.

Economists say the Reserve Bank has left the door open to lower or negative rates, as it kept the official cash rate on hold.

The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate on hold at its record low of 0.25%. Here's what the RBNZ said:

In the coming months, all parts of the country are likely to feel some degree of property pain, but CoreLogic’s Kelvin Davidson* has taken a look at which areas might be hardest hit.

Financial services provider Finzo has enhanced its support service offering to financial advice firms.

A recent survey of 50 Wealthpoint member businesses reveals most are in a positive frame of mind about their ability to face ongoing Covid-19 challenges.

A small lift in complaints about advisers has prompted a reminder for advisers to keep in touch with clients.

Westpac has slashed its two year special home loan to 2.99%, becoming the latest major bank to drop below the 3% mark, while The Co-operative has also cut mortgage rates.

New Zealand life insurers paid out a total of $1.49 billion in claims in the year to March, the Financial Services Council says.

Insurers say helping advisers through the Covid-19 economic disruption was part of their motivation for offering client relief packages.

Mortgage advisers are planning their return to the office this week as New Zealand enters level two lockdown, but face-to-face client meetings could pose challenges for the sector.

The first woman to graduate as an Actuary in New Zealand has died. Women in Super has shared their thoughts.

Advisers will probably get a boost from being able to return to face-to-face meetings with their clients from Thursday.

Cigna is launching a new online quote tool, designed to help boost efficiency and improve advisers’ experience of working with the company.