Op-ed: Cost of living issues open options for advisers
Encouraging business owners to seek financial advice is good business - for you and them.
Advisers play a key role for their clients when it comes to personal finances - like providing advice on personal loans and mortgages. But what about business finance?
The latest RFI research, commissioned by Prospa, provides insight into what might be keeping small business owners awake at night.
The current economic environment is proving tough for consumers and businesses alike...MORE»
CCCFA changes not a complete panaceaWednesday, April 24th, 10:55AM
Unwinding the impact of all the 2021 CCCFA changes probably won’t happen, says David Cunningham, Squirrel Mortgage chief executive. MORE» |
Move to short term but higher ratesTuesday, April 23rd, 6:01AM
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New aggregator for Vega
Vega Mortgages is joining forces with the nation’s newest aggregator Finsure
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MORE»Govt says it is going to get easier to get a home loan
Ministers have, over the weekend, announced their first changes to CCCFA.
MORE»Domestic data could signal inflation stall to the Reserve Bank
High and persistent domestic inflation will dampen Reserve Bank enthusiasm for OCR, and subsequently, interest rate cuts any time soon.
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