First Mortgage Trust has appointed two new Auckland-based BDMs to build on its growing presence in the region.

Non-bank lender Bluestone has hired a new BDM to cover the south east Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taupo and Rotorua regions.

Non-bank lender Resimac has continued its hiring spree with the appointment of business development manager Dilip Patel.

Perpetual Guardian founder Andrew Barnes talks about why a four-day week is good for businesses and his fears markets are repeating the mistakes that lead to the last downturn.

KiwiSaver providers are raising questions about a series of prescribed assumptions they will have to use to show clients' KiwiSaver balance projections – including that defensive funds will lose money in real terms each year.

Health insurer nib has seen an increase in many of its key metrics for the year to June 30 with increases in revenue, policyholders, claims and a strong net promoter score.

Wellington financial firm FoxPlan has appointed a new chief executive.

Steven Robertson has been found guilty of dozens of charges relating to the misuse of client money.

AIA New Zealand joins forces with Dame Valerie Adams to help Kiwis live healthier, longer, better lives.

Mortgage rates are unlikely to move in "lock-step" with future Official Cash Rate cuts and will only fall "slightly" from current levels, according to economists at ASB Bank. 

Perpetual Guardian founder Andrew Barnes talks about why a four-day week is good for businesses and his fears markets are repeating the mistakes that lead to the last downturn.

New adviser group Wealthpoint is expanding with additions to its team.

A new robo-advised KiwiSaver scheme, partly-owned by sharebroker Hobson Wealth, is set to launch in a month's time, designed to offer better investor outcomes.