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.

Mortgage broking firm Squirrel is offering its client base and other supporters a slice of the company.

New Zealanders were paid $1.132 billion for personal insurance claims in the year ended December 2015, Financial Services Council (FSC) statistics show.

ASB has picked up its home loan lending volumes to be in line with market growth after losing market share for nine consecutive quarters.

ASB has delivered a record half-year profit, backed by strong lending growth although competitive forces kept pressure on lending margins.