Partners Life managing director Naomi Ballantyne says the insurance industry needs to focus on what it does for its longest-held customer and its lowest-paid employee.

ASB is offering a $2,500 sweetener to KiwiBuild home buyers and 95 percent mortgages for eligible customers.

The PAA will make another attempt to hold a meeting to wind-up the association.

Sovereign’s commitment to the professional development of women in the workplace has been recognised at the 2018 White Camellia Awards.

Adviser group Mortgage Express has hired TV and radio personality Sara Hartigan from Loan Market to boost its Auckland office.

A bank adviser has been sanctioned by the Banking Ombudsman for poor advice given to a client.

A new business in Christchurch plans to cut the cost of new build homes for developers and buyers, and make it easier for advisers to secure financing.

Asteron Life has added a range of enhancements to its personal insurance policy range, including a continuous trauma benefit for customers with standalone trauma recovery cover.

Auckland-based Mortgage People is planning to expand into new areas following a merger deal.

Simon Fisher and Greg Barratt have combined their businesses to create a significant insurance and mortgage group.

Financial advisers should take the opportunity of Money Week to remind New Zealanders what they can do to help build their financial resilience, Financial Advice New Zealand says.