New Zealand's third largest bank, ASB, has reported increased profit for the year ending June 30, but says there was a noticable slowdown in the second half.

Craigs Investment Partners has added another big name to its board.

Fidelity Life’s first Career connect graduates step straight into jobs with advice businesses.

KiwiSaver is a can we can’t keep kicking down the road, says Mint Asset Management marketing head David Boyle.

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has published the results of its first life insurance industry stress test (LIIST).

The Green Party’s proposed warrant of fitness for rental properties is likely to hit renters with an unnecessary cost of about $90,000,000 a year, the New Zealand Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) says.

Amplifi, the parent of Mint Asset Management, has added a third advice firm to its business.

Retirement Income Interest Group (RIIG), not to be confused with Ralph Stewart's Retirement Income business, has updated its four Rules of Thumb for retirees thinking about drawing down their KiwiSaver and turning it into income.

The past week has seen three managers launch new funds into the New Zealand market.

Longstanding board member Jane Huria is stepping down from the health insurer's board.

Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich says the $225 million injection of capital means his bank is no longer the least well-capitalised bank in New Zealand.

Fidelity Life says new appointment underlines its commitment to the adviser channel.