A plateau in values and rents has been a feature of the southwest Christchurch market for some time, but this year the market looks on the up, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Partners Life addresses New Zealand's under-insurance issue with massive education campaign.

Some people may think life insurance is about to succumb to the very thing it is based on; death. But the opposite is true; the sector is getting a whole new lease of life.

Resimac New Zealand operations will continue to be run locally, rather than from Australia, following the departure of its general manager Adrienne Church.

Advisers can use new behavioural research to glean tips on how to drive new connections with clients and deepen existing ones, the Financial Markets Authority says.

Partners Life is launching an online tool, which it says is a world first, that will automate the advice process for life advisers.

Trade Me’s head of insurance says the recent Reserve Bank and Financial Markets Authority report into life insurers has shaken consumer faith in the industry.

Nikko Asset Management received the top award as Morningstar's New Zealand Fund Manager of the Year last night for the second consecutive year.

Nikko Asset Management has appointed a new general counsel and company secretary.

January lending data from the Reserve Bank reveals first home buyers continue to grow their market share, closing the gap on property investors.

NZ Funds has appointed a second non-executive and independent director to its board.