In its final cash rate decision of the year the Reserve Bank has decided to cut the OCR 25 points to 2.25%. Here's what it said.

Financial Advice NZ broadly supports the findings of the Retirement Commission’s 2025 Review of Retirement Income Policies, and it welcomes National's policy of increasing KiwiSaver contribution rates.

Westpac could potentially book a one-off profit of more than $50 million from its decision to axe trail commissions to mortgage advisers.

Russell Hutchinson runs the ruler over financial adviser numbers and reports there has been some good growth in numbers.

Financial advisers need to deliver clear, and client-friendly advice. OMNIMax has developed Investment Adviser Tool to make that process more efficient while improving the client experience.

David Bridgman has been appointed chair of Southern Cross Health Trust and its subsidiary, Southern Cross Healthcare Limited.

Membership applications for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) are now open for 2026. Renewals, Academy members and first-time applicants are all welcome to apply.

ANZ Bank chief executive Antonia Watson tells TMM the bank scored an own goal on servicing but has worked hard to turn things around. 

Commerce Minister Scott Simpson welcomed the Retirement Commission's review of New Zealand's savings regime, but isn't rushing to respond.