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.

TSB has slashed its one year special rate to 2.89% and ANZ has cut its one year special to 2.99%, as rates continue to fall.

Economists expect the Official Cash Rate will remain on hold this week, but many believe the Reserve Bank will open the door to lower or negative interest rates. 

Advisers who use the lockdown period to get ahead on study are being warned being too quick to complete level five could end up costing them.

Fidelity Life has appointed a banking and infrastructure specialist as an independent director on its board.

AMP has told the NZX that it has ceased plans to divest its New Zealand wealth management business, following the economic and financial markets disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A “malicious third party” has gained access to Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL)’s email database and sent phishing emails to complainants.

Non-bank lender Pepper Money has drafted in two new BDMs as it continues its expansion into the New Zealand market. 

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