[GRTV] What's happening in fixed interest markets
Thursday, July 2,2026,03:33
Fisher Funds Portfolio Manager – Credit, Matt Logan discusses the latest happenings in the fixed interest market with Philip Macalister on Good Returns TV. .. read more..
Ethical investing needs to grapple with AI challenges: Pathfinder
Tuesday, June 30,2026,18:00
Pathfinder chief executive John Berry says demand for ethical investing continues to grow, even as developments in technology throw up new challenges. .. read more..
Simon Papa: Access to advice - Is adviser conservatism the issue?
Saturday, June 27,2026,04:10
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. .. read more..
5+5 Ideal super savings rate experts say
Wednesday, June 24,2026,18:00
More advice, but maybe a lower saving rate, could be KiwiSaver solution .. read more..
[Weekly Wrap]: Compulsory KiwiSaver; An election issue or something else?
Monday, June 22,2026,01:59
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!) .. read more..
Second funds management firm sold today
Friday, June 19,2026,02:15
Hot on the heals of Devon buying Castle Point Funds Management, Forsyth Barr has sold its Octagon Asset Management and Summer KiwiSaver scheme. .. read more..
CastlePoint Funds sold (again)
Thursday, June 18,2026,23:25
PG Funds Limited, part of the Perpetual Guardian Group, has entered into an agreement to sell CastlePoint Funds Management. .. read more..
Today's retirees feeling priced out of retirement
Thursday, June 18,2026,01:30
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. .. read more..
Simplicity in no hurry to buy SpaceX shares
Thursday, June 11,2026,23:49
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. .. read more..
Passive popular but with Kiwi investors should do more
Tuesday, June 9,2026,18:00
Index investing is undoubtedly become popular but New Zealand investors are along way behind other countries. .. read more..
No Space X boost for S&P500
Sunday, June 7,2026,21:09
S&P Dow Jones, unlike other market participants, has decided not to change its indice rules to allow SpaceX into the S&P500. .. read more..
Non-bank lender pushes into funds business
Wednesday, May 27,2026,21:46
Non-bank lender Avanti Finance is looking to grow its funds management business. .. read more..
Pie Funds new global strategy is paying off
Sunday, May 24,2026,22:17
Pie Funds change of investment strategy is paying off with top placings in the latest Morningstar KiwiSaver report. .. read more..
Jarden restructuring opens door for boutiques, NZSA chief says
Friday, May 22,2026,03:32
The financial services space is going through broader consolidation. .. read more..
NZ First ‘KiwiSaver generation’ good policy – but will it happen?
Thursday, May 21,2026,20:27
NZ First is going into this year’s election campaign promising to make KiwiSaver enrolment compulsory from birth. .. read more..
FMA to look for new CEO
Thursday, May 21,2026,00:01
Financial Markets Authority Chief Executive Samantha Barrass will not seek re-appointment when her five-year term ends at the end of January 2027. .. read more..
Craigs continues push into the regions
Wednesday, May 20,2026,20:59
Craigs Investment Partners picks up its third regional wealth management business since last year. .. read more..
Koura increases KiwiSaver bitcoin exposure
Wednesday, May 20,2026,10:09
Koura Wealth is increasing the maximum amount that KiwiSaver members can invest in its bitcoin fund from 10 percent to 20 percent. .. read more..
FNZ to build advice platform for FirstCape
Thursday, May 7,2026,20:59
FNZ and FirstCape deepen strategic partnership as FirstCape becomes an FNZ Select partner .. read more..
MAS turns to OMNIMax for advice solution
Wednesday, May 6,2026,04:17
OMNIMax signs agreement with Medical Assurance Society to develop custom advice solution. .. read more..
Former Kiwi Wealth boss turns to advice
Tuesday, May 5,2026,19:57
Former Kiwi Wealth chief executive Rhiannon McKinnon is hoping her new advice business will help New Zealanders who want completely independent assistance. .. read more..
Stobo resigns FMA chair after investigation
Monday, May 4,2026,03:44
Craig Stobo has resigned as Financial Markets Authority chairman following an investigation into his overseas travel and public comments. .. read more..
Sharesies opens advice offering to New Zealand investors
Friday, May 1,2026,06:43
Investment platform Sharesies has 20,000 people signed up to its advice offering, which is now available to the full New Zealand market. .. read more..
What the FAP landscape looks like now
Wednesday, April 29,2026,20:02
New Zealand had 10 percent more financial advice providers (FAPs) in 2025 than it did in 2024, new Financial Markets Authority (FMA) data shows, and about 20,000 advisers and nominated representatives offering advice. .. read more..
ANZ's growth and balanced KiwiSaver returns take first place
Tuesday, April 28,2026,20:47
Every dog has its day, they say, and ANZ’s growth and balanced KiwiSaver options were the best performers in their categories in a March quarter that delivered negative returns across the board. .. read more..
NZ Super Fund ruling likely to increase scrutiny on investment processes
Tuesday, April 21,2026,18:21
Fund managers are considering the implications of a High Court ruling which found the NZ Super Fund did not properly address human rights issues in its investing. .. read more..
Craigs buys up Dunedin-based fin planning firm
Friday, April 17,2026,08:58
Craigs signals a broader move into financial planning with the acquiisiton of a Dunedin-based firm. .. read more..
Boyle gets dream gig
Tuesday, April 14,2026,08:11
David Boyle has been appointed as the new Retirement Commissioner takimng over from Jane Wrightson. .. read more..
Vernon outlines his plans for AMP
Sunday, April 12,2026,17:44
Newly minted AMP chief executive Blair Vernon has, in his first speech in this role laid out his three priorities for the business. .. read more..
FMA to review CoFI Guidance
Thursday, April 9,2026,20:07
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is considering a limited review of the Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) Intermediated Distribution Guidance before the end of this financial year, confirmed FMA director Michael Hewes. .. read more..
Active manager (sort of) leaves the passive house
Saturday, April 4,2026,22:04
NZX’s active management business, QuayStreet Asset Management, is being given a bit more free reign. .. read more..
Bond funds likely to deliver out-sized returns: Amova
Tuesday, March 31,2026,19:07
Financial markets have priced too much inflation risk into longer-term fixed interest yields, according to Fergus McDonald, head of the bond and currency team at Amova Asset Management. .. read more..
Longwave aims to smooth the waters
Monday, March 30,2026,18:00
For clients approaching retirement, consistent returns become more important than producing the highest possible returns, and so the Longwave Australian Small Companies Fund aims to deliver consistent returns, according to chief investment officer David Wanis. .. read more..
FMA calls for innovation to drive financial advice uptake
Wednesday, March 25,2026,05:43
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is calling for Financial Advice Providers (FAPs) to innovate to encourage more consumers to use their services to improve their financial wellbeing. .. read more..
Consilium exits Cambridge Partners shareholding
Sunday, March 22,2026,18:00
Three years after taking a 35% stake in Christchurch-based Cambridge Partners, Consilium is selling up. .. read more..
[GRTV] Earnings season; Iran; War and the NZ housing market - what it all mea...
Thursday, March 19,2026,09:41
Generate Investment Specialist Greg Smith discusses how current issues are impacting investors. .. read more..
Active managers see opportunities created by passive funds
Tuesday, March 17,2026,18:00
While passive funds increasingly dominate ownership of and trading in stocks within the US S&P 500 Index, the resulting price distortions are creating opportunities for active managers. .. read more..
SBS readies to expand into adviser market
Monday, March 9,2026,20:55
SBS is expanding its long-held direct-to-consumer model to start working with third-party advisers, too. .. read more..
Aurora moves management of KiwiSaver inhouse
Monday, March 9,2026,19:27
Maangement of the Aurora KiwiSaver Scheme is being moved inhouse from FundRock. .. read more..
Former financial adviser cops minimal fine
Thursday, March 5,2026,21:28
Former financial adviser David McEwen has been convicted and fined for breaching FMA stop orders; but the fine imposed was minimal. .. read more..
Crown funding for more solar could power 178,000 homes
Tuesday, August 27,2024,09:02
The deal between the government-owned investment group and a solar developer will connect five solar sites to the national grid. .. read more..
Hundreds at community meeting over central North Island mill closures
Tuesday, August 27,2024,07:57
Locals fear the area will quickly become a ghost town, with one woman saying many families are already planning to leave for Australia. .. read more..
Building cost inflation return to 'normal' levels
Tuesday, August 27,2024,07:31
Some material cost falls and supply chain shortages easing has helped inflation to get back to pre-pandemic levels, QV CostBuilder says. .. read more..
TSB Bank fined nearly $2.5m by Commerce Commission for overcharging customers
Tuesday, August 27,2024,07:31
The High Court imposed the penalty after the Commerce Commission took legal action for historic breaches between 2015 and 2021. .. read more..
Brewery told to remove its Kupe beer from sale
Tuesday, August 27,2024,07:16
Te Aro Brewing's IPA has been found in breach of advertising standards after complaints. .. read more..
Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm next to Christchurch Airport
Tuesday, August 27,2024,06:19
It will have about 300,000 solar panels and is expected to generate enough renewable energy to power close to 36,000 homes. .. read more..
Aviation levies, fees and charges may increase
Tuesday, August 27,2024,05:12
The Civil Aviation Authority is currently seeking submissions on the proposal. .. read more..
'Keep the lights on': Community in central North Island rallies over mills th...
Tuesday, August 27,2024,04:02
The mill, which employs 230 people across two sites in the central North Island, announced it was closing due to high electricity prices. .. read more..
2025 the year house price rises revert to normal, BNZ says
Tuesday, August 27,2024,03:55
Prices will be flat this year but increase 7 percent next year, bank economist says. .. read more..
Recent heavy rain provides much needed boost to hydro lake levels
Tuesday, August 27,2024,03:33
The weekend's rain means storage at Lake Manapōuri is now above average for the first time since mid-June. .. read more..