Financial Markets Conduct Act changes have likely made it easier for advisers to provide clients with advice and information on possible investment opportunities, analysts say.

A $1.9 million increase in Harmoney’s loan arrears over January is likely partly attributable to seasonal factors, the peer-to-peer lender says.

Generate and Milford had the largest percentage gain in KiwiSaver funds under management in the December quarter, new data from Aon shows.

nib holdings limited has announced its New Zealand operations contributed $8.4 million the group’s underlying operating profit in the six months to the end of last year.

For the first time ever life insurance has accounted for less than half of AMP’s operating earnings.

AMP Financial Services New Zealand has reported operating earnings of $129.2 million for the full year to December 2015, an increase of 7.5% on the previous year.

An Auckland mortgage broker says she has noticed banks taking lifestyle factors into consideration much more when processing home loan applications.

HSBC is offering an exceptional 3.95% ‘special’ interest rate for its first-ever 18 month fixed-term home loan in the New Zealand market.

The Financial Service Council's (FSC's) Chief Executive Peter Neilson is stepping down while the organisation considers its future.