The year started with so much promise, but where did it end? Philip Macalister has a review of what's happened and some of the biggest stories of the year.

Mortgage lending soared to its highest level since June 2016 last month, according to new data from the Reserve Bank.

Craigs Investment Partners has reached an agreement for its staff to acquire Deutsche Bank’s 49.9% equity interest in the business.

Milford Asset Management has started a soft launch of KiwiSaver advice for members.

Southern Cross Health Society has announced the establishment of a Māori governance advisory group in a first for New Zealand’s health insurance sector.

The odds of a further OCR cut in 2020 are "not high", according to economist Tony Alexander, who believes borrowers should not put all of their focus on "chasing the lowest short-term rate".

The Serious Fraud Office has commenced a formal investigation into suspected Ponzi scheme East Wind Company Ltd and its affiliated entities.

There is a risk that advisers being able to work for more than one financial advice provider could result in consumer confusion or harm, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says.

Antonia Watson has been appointed the permanent chief executive of ANZ New Zealand, replacing David Hisco, who departed amid an expenses scandal in June.

Kiwibank and SBS Bank are close to deciding how they will treat financial advice provider licence holders under the new regulatory regime.

Advisers who have completed the process to obtain a transitional licence say it was straightforward. However, the number of licences issued is low.

Ten years ago Harbour Asset Management set off on its investment voyage. In this video managing director Andrew Bascand reflects on the good and bad of the firm's first 10 years.