Businesses are set to be required to offer financial services to New Zealanders, in New Zealand, if they want to appear on the Financial Service Providers Register.

Westpac NZ has reduced its interest only lending term from 15 years to a maximum of five years

Harmoney has developed what is believed to be the world’s first product offering peer-to-peer cover, protecting borrowers against unforeseen hardship.

Southern Cross Health Society chief executive Peter Tynan is stepping down.

Frantic investor buying and increased squeeze on the rental market could be the end-result of further LVRs, investor advocates are warning.

Hawke’s Bay wealth management company Stewart Financial Group has purchased a share in Wellington firm Red Wealth Managers, extending the company’s reach into the capital.

New Zealand Home Loans (NZHL) has appointed Chris Wong Head of Distribution.

The Financial Markets Authority has announced the reappointment of two members of the Code Committee. The Committee was established in July 2009 to draft a code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs).