Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate at a record low 2.5%, but has indicated a rate hike is now in sight in the next couple of months with the economy’s recovery on track.

UPDATED 2: Financial advisers have been given some more breathing space to comply with new regulations.
(Includes comments from IFA and ETITO)

Guardian Trust has appointed Graeme Collier as head of product management and marketing, with responsibility for the financial success, growth and maintenance of the brand.

Well-known industry figure takes up top role at AIA New Zealand.

Where exactly is the middle of 2010? That's the question on everyone's lips as we head into the Official Cash Rate (OCR) review this Thursday according to BNZ.

The Rudd Government has announced reforms to financial advice that will improve the trust and confidence of Australian retail investors in the financial planning sector.

PGG Wrightson Finance tinkered with its rates across the board this week, while ASB bumped up its three-month offer by 100 basis points. The bank’s internet BankDirect introduced a 12-month special at 5.4%.

Auckland (3 dates)

New water fund launched; Newton Ross buys Tauranga business; NZ Super Fund posts 4.3% return in March