The Reserve Bank has increased the official cash rate 25 basis points to 3.25%, as expected, but has given little away about future increases.

Ralph Stewart is hoping to have his business, NZ Income Guarantee up and running by October this year after gaining some key support including a potential backer.

Complaints about financial advisers are often caused by miscommunication and misunderstanding, the Insurance and Savings Ombudsman says.

NZ Wealth, which has been rebranded Consilium NZ and wants to bring a more academic approach to financial planning.

KiwiSaver members are being reminded to make sure their annual contributions for the 12 months to June 30 are sufficient to ensure they get the full government hand out.

Philip Macalister introduces the latest additon to mortgagerates.co.nz - Mortgage Rates Radio. In this three minute audio clip Philip reviews recent home loan rate changes, this week's Official Cash Rate announcement, plans for an affordability test on borrowers and the latest news the mortgage advice world.

nib has appointed Donnamarie Edwards as its head of distribution for its New Zealand operations.

Interest rates may not rise as sharply this year as earlier expected, economists say.

Accuro appoints former adviser to new business development role.