Non-profit KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has declared war on the major banks by launching a 2.95% mortgage for first-home buyers.

Darren Howlin, who formerly provided the qualitative analysis for FundSource and its awards, is setting up a new fund research business in New Zealand.

A new conduct regime will include "future-proofing" in case financial advice providers do not conduct themselves properly.

Non-bank Avanti Finance has hired a new BDM for the south island.

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has made two senior appointments, including filling the newly-created role of director of banking and insurance.

A former Mortgage Link team in Palmerston North has spun out to form their own business, joining NZFSG.

Low interest rates may be prompting people to switch from term deposits to investing with an adviser, research suggests.

The Adviser Platform is offering a new fire and general insurance option for advisers.

Kiwibank economists believe the Reserve Bank will cut the Official Cash Rate to just 0.5%, with the possibility of a major cut in November.

Non-bank lender Resimac has cut floating and fixed mortgage rates as well as easing its servicing test for borrowers.

The Reserve Bank says independent international experts support its plan to introduce strict new capital rules for banks.

As an insurance adviser, one of the challenges with the rhetoric that has been thrown around over the last few years, you could be forgiven for thinking we're the new whipping post.

Where would you stand if a property you have contracted to buy or sell is damaged on or before the settlement day? Buddle Findlay* partner John Buchan and senior associate Julia Gabrielle explain.

Aaron Gascoigne, the Executive Director of Kiwi Investment Partners, which represents Australian manager PM Capital in New Zealand has taken on a new role with a sharebroking firm.