The New Zealand housing market is poised for its biggest downturn since the GFC, but economist Tony Alexander believes there are reasons to be positive.

KiwiSaver members are being told they may be able to withdraw their money to help them through tough financial times caused by Covid-19 – but the decision should be made carefully.

The unprecedented covid-19 outbreak has many economists predicting a short, sharp downturn in the housing market. Tony Alexander weighs up the negatives for homeowners in a post-coronavirus environment.

Mike Pero Mortgages has added an adviser to its Dunedin business.

[THIS REGIONAL REVIEW FEATURES IN THE MARCH ISSUE OF NZ PROPERTY iNVESTOR, PUBLISHED LONG BEFORE THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN] The South Auckland market is hot on the heels of Central and West Auckland, with investors and first home buyers flocking to the auction rooms, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Advisers are being warned that they should take extra care when moving clients to new insurance policies at present.

Fixed income has not been providing the portfolio protection in the current market volatility that investors might expect, MyFiduciary principal Chris Douglas says.

The MDRT's annual meeting, which attracts more than 10,000 delegates from around the world, will be a virtual event this year.

NZ Funds continues to beef up its Private Wealth team to help it achieve its double-digit growth rate.

Major lenders have launched mortgage holidays for borrowers affected by the Covid-19 outbreak, using online application forms to process customer requests.

AML reporting entities will change the way they do business during the Covid-19 lockdown and will be allowed some flexibility, regulators say.

Covid-19 and the resulting lockdown have prompted many advisers to adopt what previously had been seen as best-practice – but optional – ways of working, Iress chief executive Andrew Walsh says.

The country's largest dealer group, NZ Financial Services Group, has canned its awards as it doesn't want the wrath of the regulator.

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