Differing views on latest CCCFA reforms
There are some differing views on the latest CCCFA changes announced this week, but one thing sector players agree on is that "the devil will be in the detail."
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Govt to remove personal liability for bank directors
The government has decided to remove the due diligence duty and the associated personal liability for directors and senior managers of financial institutions,” commerce and consumer affairs minister Andrew Bayly told the Financial Services Council conference.
Mortgage Supply leader and long term adviser retires
The Mortgage Supply Co co-director and long term adviser David Hart is retiring at the end of this month.
FMA to investigate mortgage advice sector
The Financial Markets Authority has said it plans to review the mortgage advice sector in wake of the Commerce Commission's report into banking.
Kiwibank grows its share of new mortgage lending at more than double its market share
The government's Kiwibank accounted for 19.2% of net new mortgage lending in the June quarter and for 18.8% of new lending in the year ended June.
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From hunted to hunters
Property investors will be back in the market next year, even as house prices rise by 5-7%, Kiwibank says.
First home buyers fade, investors rise
Investors are coming back into the property market at a rapid clip.
Predictions cut for rising house prices
Two of the country’s major banks have slashed their house price growth forecasts for the rest of the year.
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| SBS FirstHome Combo | 5.59 |
| Co-operative Bank - First Home Special | 6.19 |
| Unity First Home Buyer special | 6.20 |
| ANZ Special | 6.35 |
| Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ | 6.39 |
| AIA - Go Home Loans | 6.45 |
| ICBC | 6.45 |
| TSB Special | 6.45 |
| Kiwibank Special | 6.45 |
| BNZ - Std | 6.45 |
| BNZ - Classic | 6.45 |
| ANZ Special | 5.79 |
| AIA - Go Home Loans | 5.89 |
| SBS Bank Special | 5.89 |
| Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ | 5.89 |
| BNZ - Std | 5.89 |
| BNZ - Classic | 5.89 |
| ASB Bank | 5.89 |
| TSB Special | 5.99 |
| Wairarapa Building Society | 5.99 |
| Kiwibank Special | 5.99 |
| ICBC | 5.99 |
| AIA - Go Home Loans | 5.69 |
| ASB Bank | 5.69 |
| BNZ - Classic | 5.69 |
| BNZ - Std | 5.69 |
| Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ | 5.79 |
| TSB Special | 5.89 |
| SBS Bank Special | 5.89 |
| Kiwibank Special | 5.89 |
| ICBC | 5.89 |
| Westpac Special | 5.99 |
| Co-operative Bank - Standard | 6.29 |
| AIA - Back My Build | 5.94 |
| SBS FirstHome Combo | 5.94 |
| CFML 321 Loans | 6.70 |
| CFML Home Loans | 6.95 |
| ANZ Blueprint to Build | 7.39 |
| Credit Union Auckland | 7.70 |
| ICBC | 7.85 |
| Heartland Bank - Online | 7.99 |
| Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ | 8.15 |
| Co-operative Bank - Standard | 8.15 |
| Kiwibank | 8.25 |
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Goldband Finance continues expansion
Christchurch-based lender Goldband Finance continues to grow.
Liberty appoints a new underwriter
Olga Nicholson joins Liberty as an underwriter.
Pepper people appointment
Pepper Money has appointed a business development manager.
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Sharesies KiwiSaver adds multiple-base fund selection
Sharesies KiwiSaver members can now combine multiple base funds instead of having to choose only one for their KiwiSaver scheme.
Two KiwiSaver schemes report larger losses but make revenue gains
Two of the newer KiwiSaver schemes chalked up larger losses in their latest financial year.
ASB CEO talks compulsion, contribution and PE in KiwiSaver
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt would like to see change when it comes to KiwiSaver policy and is interested in developing the product.
Your Weekend Read: Tips to help improve your wellbeing
Here is the latest part in our series on adviser wellbeing.
This one is about self-development and looking after yourself. It has some great tips and ideas on how you can look after yourself and help improve confidence, resilience and optimism, which will positively impact your wellbeing. [READ ON]