ASB and Kiwibank have slashed mortgage rates below 3%, kicking off a new price war during the Covid-19 crisis. 

Funded financial planning advice should be included in this year’s Budget, Financial Advice New Zealand chief executive Katrina Shanks says.

Investment Services Group, (ISG), the amalgamation of five wealth management brands, JMI Wealth, Devon Funds, Clarity Funds, Select Wealth Management and TAHITO, says its investment into IT has been put to the test and passed with flying colours.

Financial markets are betting that the Official Cash Rate will fall to 0% by November, according to analysis from ASB Bank.

The COVID-19 pandemic, its associated market volatility and new regulations to combat the fallout have all served as reminders that trust is the foundation of any adviser-client relationship.

MDRT has waived production requirements for its members this year.

Partners Life's second weekly mini-conference series covers the science of life insurance plus a list from one of New Zealand's celebrity chefs.

Covid-19 is a “lightning rod” for people needing advice, economist Cameron Bagrie says.

The High Court at Wellington has declined ANZ Bank’s attempt to get a suit from more than 500 investors of failed Ross Asset Management thrown out early.

Steve Wright takes a critical look at the minimum standards of competence, due care, diligence and skill and how it will affect the insurance adviser world.

It will take at least two years for house prices to recover to pre-Covid-19 levels, according to new analysis from Westpac.

Politicians might be keen property investors, but they’re not dabbling in many other investment markets, outside their superannuation schemes, the latest register of pecuniary interests shows.

A former general manager of wealth and insurance at ASB has been appointed the chief executive of Tower Insurance.