It is not the best out there for many businesses and property sector people. Sales are down across the board, our clients’ confidence is falling, and there is a lot of uncertainty.

Entries are now open for the Mindful Money awards, celebrating excellence in ethical and impact investing. These awards are judged by skilled, independent judges and have earned the reputation as a credible badge of excellence for the finalists and winners.

A gap has opened in non-bank long-term commercial funding for new products, says Andrew Stevenson, senior relationship manager at Funding Partners.

Global central banks are close to starting rate cuts and Kiwibank reckons the RBNZ won’t be far behind.

NZHL Group appoints head of distribution and product development for Advice Link as it eyes further expansion.

Kernel expands its bond offering with two funds with target maturity dates.

Christchurch-based financial planning and wealth management firm Total Wealth has migrated its
business, and associated custody services on to the NZXWT platform.

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Prominent social media poster William Tieu won Financial Advice NZ's financial literacy award.

Chubb has appointed David Morrow as Country President for New Zealand.