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Pie Funds enters adviser channel

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +1200

Pie Funds is the latest fund manager and KiwiSaver provider to enter into the financial adviser channel.

Pie Funds pushes into adviser market

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +1200

Pie Funds appoints experienced manager to spearhead advance into the adviser market.

Can the NZ economy grow while house prices stagnate?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:13:00 +1200

The question of whether the New Zealand economy can grow much without a recovery in the housing market remains a live issue.

OCR increase labelled a reduction in monetary stimulus

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +1200

The Reserve Bank raised its official cash rate (OCR) to 2.5% from 2.25%, couching the move as “a reduction in monetary stimulus.”

RBNZ pulls the trigger

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +1200

The Reserve Bank has increased the OCR. Here's what it said.

Medical costs and premiums rising unsustainably – what can advisers do to help their clients?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +1200

[OPINION]

Fifth drop in amount households spend on interest

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +1200

The amount households have to spend on interest payments has fallen for a fifth consecutive quarter, despite rising living costs.

KiwiSaver members need more advice at retirement, panellists say

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:09:00 +1200

New Zealanders could get better results from KiwiSaver if they had more help through the decumulation phase, audience members at a recent Mercer conference were told.

Economists’ tune changes to keeping the OCR on hold next week

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +1200

Keeping the cash rate at 2.25% will be an easy decision for the RBNZ at its OCR meeting next week, Kelly Eckhold, Westpac chief economist says.

Milford Asset Management confirms three senior hires

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:36:00 +1200

Milford Asset Management has appointed a new head of private markets, head of global equities and head of wealth portfolios.

Harbour rolls out new global multi-manager fund

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +1200

Harbour launches a new global equities fund to address concerns about over-exposure to the United States.

Single set of expectations from new CCCFA regulator

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +1200

The FMA has taken over from the Commerce Commission as regulator of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).

Why 12% Could Be the Most Important Number in KiwiSaver

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:36:00 +1200

For years, New Zealand's retirement savings debate has revolved around broad concepts: adequacy, participation, and sustainability. The latest KiwiSaver discussion is more tangible. It centres on a single number.

Fisher Funds appoints new Chief Client Officer

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +1200

Fisher Funds has appointed a new Chief Client Officer to lead its growing client teams across New Zealand.

Ethical investing needs to grapple with AI challenges: Pathfinder

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +1200

Pathfinder chief executive John Berry says demand for ethical investing continues to grow, even as developments in technology throw up new challenges.

Mortgage fraud and advisers’ commissions under the FMA microscope

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:49:00 +1200

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is going after advisers and FAPs who flout its rules and pose significant risks for borrowers.

FMA focussed on fraud and commissions paid to advisers

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:24:00 +1200

The Financial Markets Authority highlights fraud and commissions as key areas of attention over the next 12 months.

ANZ still expects three OCR rises this year

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +1200

Does the recent fall in oil prices mean that OCR hikes can now be called off?

Kat Church: Reviews aren’t compliance; they’re where the real value lies!

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:58:00 +1200

Good Returns' new columnist, Katrina Church, explains why client reviews are so important.

Simon Papa: Access to advice - Is adviser conservatism the issue?

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +1200

OPINION: The FMA’s access to advice report attributes advice access issues to adviser conservatism but the absence of structured market or economic analysis means it may misdiagnose what is in fact a demand-side problem.

FMT strengthens Wellington lending team with new appointment

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +1200

5+5 Ideal super savings rate experts say

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +1200

More advice, but maybe a lower saving rate, could be KiwiSaver solution

Give Total Rem the flick if KiwiSaver compulsory

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +1200

KiwiSaver providers want more clarity on how total remuneration packages will be treated with any move towards compulsion.

[Weekly Wrap]: Compulsory KiwiSaver; An election issue or something else?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +1200

I've had an intention to resume a weekly commentary column on happenings in the financial services world. While it is not the end of the week National's compulsory KiwiSaver policy has been the catalyst for this piece (hopefully more will follow!)

National plays KiwiSaver card

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +1200

National is proposing a range of changes to KiwiSaver if it returns to power, including making the scheme compulsory.

KiwiSaver an option for mortgage advisers seeking ongoing income, provider says

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +1200

Mortgage advisers looking for another stream of income as trail commission becomes harder to find are looking at their options in KiwiSaver, one provider says.

Partners permanent premium reduction

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +1200

Partners Life is offering permanent premium reductions for policyholders who meet specified BMI measures.

Kirwan to take over Apex

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +1200

Former Fidelity Life executive Bronwyn Kirwan is taking over as Chief executive at Apex Advice.

Second funds management firm sold today

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +1200

Hot on the heals of Devon buying Castle Point Funds Management, Forsyth Barr has sold its Octagon Asset Management and Summer KiwiSaver scheme.

CastlePoint Funds sold (again)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +1200

PG Funds Limited, part of the Perpetual Guardian Group, has entered into an agreement to sell CastlePoint Funds Management.

Squirrel further bolsters leadership team to support growth

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +1200

Squirrel has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance as it positions itself for its next growth chapter.

Today's retirees feeling priced out of retirement

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +1200

New Zealand retirees are being squeezed ﬁnancially from multiple directions at once, leaving little room to move on ﬁxed incomes, a new survey from Lifetime Retirement Income shows.

Health and life insurers out of climate reporting

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +1200

Health and life insurers will not face enforcement action if they fail to lodge climate statements while legislation removing them from New Zealand’s climate reporting regime makes its way through Parliament.

Is protecting retirement provision a life adviser’s duty? Part two.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +1200

[Opinion]: In an earlier opinion piece, I argued that early death, disease and disability is a risk that can destroy the ability to retire as expected and that this is a risk that life advisers should recognise and consider when making recommendations on Life, Trauma and TPD product sums insured.

Brand awareness and tech the big issues for merged banks

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +1200

Technology is going to be the key for the proposed TSB Heartland Bank to become a major challenger of scale with a regional focus.

SFS Private Wealth appoints Managing Director, Regional Clients

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +1200

SFS Private Wealth has appointed a Managing Director, Regional Clients to strengthen its presence across regional New Zealand.

TE adds independent directors

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +1200

Trustees Executors appoints two new Independent Directors to board.

FMA warns insurers over incentives

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +1200

The Financial Markets Authority is warning insurers about short-duration campaigns and other incentives.

Simplicity in no hurry to buy SpaceX shares

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +1200

The Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme won’t have to immediately buy shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX within days of its float on Friday because the index it follows has decided against fast-tracking the stock entry.

ANZ CEO to retire

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:29:00 +1200

ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson to retire; Ben Kelleher to take over.