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Adrian Orr: We put our best foot forward

Hundreds of thousands of mortgage holders could get a shock as rising interest rates start to bite in the next 12 months.

Thu, Nov 25th 2021 06:00AM

RBNZ hikes OCR

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RBNZ hikes rates, and promises more

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Smartshares gains new director - Lindsay Wright resigns

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DTI consultation starts

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RBNZ adds new option to DTI consultation

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has started consultation on debt-to-income ratios, but added a new, and more sensible option.

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RBNZ adds new option to DTI consultation

FMA releases FAP self-assessment tools

The Financial Markets Authority has released three new self-assessment tools to help financial advice providers (FAPs) prepare for full licensing.

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Accuro supports Wellington air ambulance

Not-for-profit Kiwi health insurer Accuro Health Insurance has joined forces with the Wellington-based Life Flight Trust and is now its principal air ambulance supporter.

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Accuro supports Wellington air ambulance

Low deposit loans getting harder

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ANZ too clamps down on low-deposit loans

ANZ has joined BNZ and Kiwibank in cutting back on low-deposit loans for houses.

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ANZ too clamps down on low-deposit loans

ESG expert joins Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr has created a new role for a former NZ Super Fund investment strategist to meet the growing demand for advice and solutions for environmental, social and governance (ESG) based investments.

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BNZ has further toughened its lending criteria

It will not lend money to owner-occupiers who do not have at least a 20% deposit. An exception will be made for newly-built property.

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BNZ has further toughened its lending criteria

OCR to rise; Hear the latest from Tony Alexander

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Will it be a 25 or 50 basis point rate increase this week?

Economists are sure the Reserve Bank will increase the official cash rate this week, but are divided on the size of the increase.

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Will it be a 25 or 50 basis point rate increase this week?

Nuclear weapons and nicotine alternatives a no-go zone for responsible investors

Nuclear weapons production and the manufacture of nicotine alternatives will no longer be permitted in investment products certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).

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Nuclear weapons and nicotine alternatives a no-go zone for responsible investors

RBNZ chief economist goes

The Reserve Bank’s Head of Economics and Chief Economist, Yuong Ha, is to leave next year after 25 years with the bank.

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The cost of retirement increases - again

The cost of living in retirement has increased nearly 4% in the past year.

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The cost of retirement increases - again

Super fund names new head of portfolio investments

Old hand at NZ Super Fund takes over refreshed Tactical Credit Opportunities mandate.

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Super fund names new head of portfolio investments

Climate change disclosures - the FMA's regulatory response

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published its implementation approach for the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (CRD Bill).

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