Mortgage rates have fallen from 0.6%-1.2% over the past 18 months, but borrowers should plan to deal with higher interest in the long run, according to ASB.

The Government is increasing the Financial Markets Authority’s litigation budget by $4 million for 2019/20 to ensure the regulator has access to the resources required to bring legal proceedings when it needs to.

Almost quadrupling the value of the Government's member tax credit for KiwiSaver members might get more self-employed people contributing, the Retirement Commissioner says.

Ralph Stewart has deep concerns about the idea that KiwiSaver members get defaulted to a government run annuities programme, dubbed KiwiSpend.

[WHITE PAPER INCLUDED] Global turbulence and increasing flows into passive investment funds supports “mega cap” stocks and amplifies the risk of passive investments, Kiwi Invest warns.

Financial advisers will have to pay more than originally suggested to be licensed under the new regime, it has been revealed.

Newly-independent economist Tony Alexander gives you a sneak preview of his keynote session at this year's TMM Better Business Conference.

Mortgage lending soared in September, according to Reserve Bank data, as banks loosened serviceability tests.

AMP’s assets under management in New Zealand have fallen, which the company is ascribing to a weaker New Zealand dollar.

There's a few more weeks to wait before you can apply for a transitional FAP licence.

Mediation expert Trevor Slater is returning to Financial Dispute Resolution Service (FDRS) in a different role.

Open Polytechnic’s continuing professional development course (CPD) for financial advisers is open for enrolment, aimed at helping them meet the requirements of the new code of conduct.

Plus4 Insurance Solutions has added another adviser in Wellington.