For something new today we have produced a graph comparing Special rates from three New Zealand-owned banks, Kiwibank, SBS and TSB as well as HSBC. It shows there is a wide range of rates on offer.

Tairawhiti Gisborne is experiencing growth late in the cycle, and there are still accessible opportunities for investors, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Mike Loftus, who had roles at AIA, AMP and Westpac died recently. This article on the Stuff website is a fitting obituary.

Anthony Edmonds' InvestNow platform is opening its doors to advisers as an alternative solution for clients.

Forsyth Barr has acquired Hawke’s Bay investment advisory and management services business SP Investment Group.

AMP's credit rating cut to BBB+.

Prospa has today announced product enhancements and new partner tools to support the New Zealand adviser community and their small business customers.

AIA says its Vitality programme is flying – but one insurer says it goes against what insurance should be for.

Financial technology and infrastructure company Sargon has launched in New Zealand, unveiling its trustee cloud infrastructure to power KiwiSaver schemes and corporate trusts, and revealing plans for digital advice.

Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr wants businesses and government to take advantage of low interest rates and invest in long-term projects, but says savers may need to re-think relying on low-risk term deposits.

Securing a mortgage for self-employed people has long been more of a challenge but a new fintech tax service aims to make it easier.

It’s a legal requirement for commercial buildings to have a Code Compliance Certificate yet many don’t. Building compliance expert Rosie Kilip explains why this is not a good thing...

Partners Life’s confirmation that it will not accept nominated beneficiary requests is about ensuring advisers don't put themselves in a position where their guidance could prove incorrect, its managing director says.

A group of four financial advice businesses wants the Government to consider implementing behavioural finance techniques to boost KiwiSaver returns.