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Housing Minister Megan Woods has announced sweeping changes to the rental sector – property managers and the treatment of houses contaminated by methamphetamine are to be regulated.

Banks, brokers and borrowers are braced for the biggest jump the Official Cash Rate (OCR) has experienced since it was inaugurated in 1999.

Mint Asset Management appoints Rachel Tinkler as Head of Responsible Investment.

Along with a new boss and a new building, Squirrel wants to do new things with its acorns

nib buys insurer for international students, workers, and inbound travellers visiting New Zealand.

Dr Syrus Islam explains what's happening with the ESG backlash and gives advisers some guidance on how to deal with it.

Thomas convicted for using NZ-based funds to his own advantage.

For the first time, responsible investment KiwiSaver provider Pathfinder is included in the three year return numbers for Morningstar’s KiwiSaver Report – topping the numbers for Conservative, Balanced and Growth funds.

AA Insurance has named a new chief executive officer, Michelle James, effective February 2023.