Financial advisers told not to rush on CPD credits
Financial advisers have been told not to be deterred by the volume of professional development requirements that are imposed on them.
New commerce minister blames industry for CCCFA
The new minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs thinks the finance industry must share responsibility for problems with the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).
Some interest rate relief forecast
Economists say interest rates may not rise as high as previously forecast following today's employment numbers.
Duncan Webb gets key commerce portfolio
Finance industry leaders say they want to meet the new Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs as soon as possible to bring improvements to Government policy.
Home loans rates not keep up with OCR increases
Borrowers might be in for a brief respite from remorseless pressure to push interest rates ever higher, according to an economist.
Mortgage industry given reassuring words on coming recession
Advisers have been given some words of comfort that the coming recession might not be too deep.
Inflation worries economists
Economists are worried about inflation that has remained stubbornly high at 7.2% in the year to December.
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Inflation stays high - Stats NZ
Inflation has remained at 7.2 % for the 12 months to December. That is the same level as in the annual rate for the September quarter.
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FMA stakeholders often critical – survey
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has indicated it still has some way to go to win overwhelming support from the sector it oversees.
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Veteran adviser Geoff Bawden steps back
A doyen of mortgage advice has announced he is stepping back from the mortgage front line to oversee other advisers and achieve a better work-life balance.
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Mediation or arbitration can stop if court action looms - advice
The finance industry has received a sharp reminder that their disputes might not be settled if the possibility of court action is looming.
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Census will have important information for the lending industry
The next census is coming up and will be packed with details about the finance industry.
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ANZ forecasting higher OCR than Reserve Bank predictions
The country’s biggest trading bank expects the official cash rate to now peak at 5.75% later this year.
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Stephen Massey hangs up his own shingle
Six months after leaving Avanti, Stephen Massey has a new gig.
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Adviser licensing programme makes further progress
Progress towards full licensing under the FAP regime has been inching forward steadily as the deadline looms.
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Banks launch new campaign against scams
The banking industry is launching a new campaign against scams and other financial crimes.
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The latest billion dollar broker
A 46-year-old adviser has become Loan Market's latest Billion Dollar person, despite running his brokerage from afar for the last several months.
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Who could take over the Commerce portfolio?
Speculation is mounting that the retiring commerce minister, David Clark, will be replaced in next year's cabinet reshuffle. But who could take over?
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Advisers generate few complaints
Advisers who long for Christmas after a difficult year can reflect on one positive trend: they have been relatively well behaved.
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Advisers can ride on non-bank coat-tails says broker
A long-standing mortgage adviser who heads iLender Mortgages has an optimistic message for Christmas which contrasts with the prevailing gloom.
