Despite global uncertainty—including rising geopolitical tensions and fresh US tariffs—New Zealand’s financial system remains stable, according to the Reserve Bank’s latest Financial Stability Report.

Haven Financial Advisers has formed new partnership with Whānau Āwhina Plunket, reinforcing its commitment to building brighter futures for families across New Zealand.

AIA pays $829.6 million in total claims in 2024.

AIA rejigs its distribution team with the former head of IFA and group distribution, and head of aligned advice also leaving.

Booster has made another key appointment as it continues to build out its direct asset portfolio, with a particular focus on the Private Land and Property Fund (PLPF).

Booster has made another key appointment as it continues to build out its direct asset portfolio, with a particular focus on the Private Land and Property Fund (PLPF).

Bank of New Zealand is writing a smaller percentage of mortgages through advisers although the percentage of its total mortgage book originated by advisers has continued to grow.

Bank of New Zealand is writing a smaller percentage of mortgages through advisers although the percentage of its total mortgage book originated by advisers has continued to grow.

Avanti is dropping its non-bank label and switching to being a specialist lender and plans to double its total lending over the next couple of years.

Financial adviser Tim Fairbrother, of RIVAL Wealth, says a recent claim made by a client who had a cancer diagnosis shows how insurance can take the pressure off in a tough time.

Simplicity gets its number one pick for new chairman.

In a farewell message to advisers, former Chubb chief executive Gail Costa pays tribute to the work advisers do.