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.

BNZ's wealth team is undergoing more changes, this time right from the top.

[FOR ADVISERS IN HAMILTON and TAURANGA] Have you wondered what your business or your client bank are worth? Have you ever had external stakeholders, whether it’s the bank, an accountant or potential investors struggle to understand the value of your business or your renewal income?

AIA New Zealand is expanding its business development team with the appointment of Anna Schubert as Head of IFA and Group Insurance Distribution.

Advisers need to stop thinking of themselves as an insurance adviser, or an investment adviser, and start to think of how they can become a trusted source of guidance for all of their clients’ financial affairs.

150 minutes. That’s how much time we should be exercising a week to maintain a healthy lifestyle, according to the Ministry of Health. It can seem a bit overwhelming, until you realise that’s about 20 minutes a day.

Mortgage Supply Company chief executive Jenny Campbell has left her role as National Sales Manager at aggregator Astute Financial.

Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi tells advisers there won't be a ban on commissions, but some will go.