There's a shift in the market - a slow incline with a more positive outlook set for 2024 and many advisers are looking to develop a strategy to maximise the opportunity.

High interest rates and cost of living have pushed mortgage arrears to a near four year high.

Financial Advice New Zealand says the government’s changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) will give lenders the opportunity to streamline their processes and also allow financial advisers to help more Kiwis into homes.

Generate has appointed Ciaran Scott as its new national advice manager.

Financial Advice New Zealand says the government’s changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) will give lenders the opportunity to streamline their processes and also allow financial advisers to help more Kiwis into homes.

New Zealand Financial Services Group (NZFSG) has appointed Baden Martin as its new chief executive.

Big changes are looming for the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) legislation.

The government is doing an about turn on the contentious Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) legislation.

AIA NZ appoints new regional manager business development for the Southern Region.

Softer economic data does not mean the Reserve Bank is in any hurry to cut the OCR, Paul Conway RBNZ chief economist says.

Mortgage lending to property investors sank to its lowest since 2014 for a December month, RBNZ data shows.

Non-bank lenders are failing in not letting advisers know the range of help available for their clients, Sue Griffiths, Funding Partners’ sales and marketing consultant says.