Mint and Wedge get together for a new bond fund
Thursday, February 12,2026,19:05
MInt teams up with newcomer Wedge to launch a new bond fund. .. read more..
Booster pushes for info on how other fund managers operate
Wednesday, February 11,2026,17:11
Booster Investment Management is seeking documents the Financial Markets Authority holds on how other fund managers run their private market investments as the KiwiSaver provider prepares for next year’s defence of how it ran transactions through its own related vehicle. .. read more..
[OPINION] Tax Efficiency vs. Real Returns: Are you being penny wise and pound...
Wednesday, February 4,2026,19:54
We’ve all been there—staring at a spreadsheet, trying to find the most "efficient" way to grow our nest egg. In New Zealand, the conversation frequently starts with tax. .. read more..
KiwiSaver investors look offshore
Tuesday, February 3,2026,19:30
Strong performance in international share markets has been pulling local investors’ attention offshore. .. read more..
Pie adds new ingredient to its funds
Monday, February 2,2026,19:40
Pie Funds has partnered with a venture capital firm to help unlock the potential of New Zealand’s next generation of founders. .. read more..
Sharesies expands into advice – including for advisers
Monday, January 26,2026,17:00
Sharesies is readying to expand its advice offering with ready-made portfolios of ETFs and managed funds, prepared for investors based on their investment timeframe, risk appetite and values. .. read more..
Simplicity takes KiwiSaver's first-past-the-post honours in Dec Qtr
Sunday, January 25,2026,21:13
Passsive investing paid off big time for Simplicity in the December quarter with its growth, balanced and conservative funds all delivering the quarter's best returns in their category. .. read more..
Ways to avoid the increasing S&P 500 concentration
Wednesday, January 21,2026,23:13
Concerns about the increasing concentration within the US benchmark have investors looking for alternatives to S&P 500 index funds. .. read more..
Is New Zealand’s managed fund structure costing investors?
Sunday, January 18,2026,20:11
A new fund manager says New Zealand investors are getting a raw deal from managed funds that are being incentivised to mirror indexes, even when they claim to be actively managed. .. read more..
Another player enters market to buy FAPs
Sunday, January 11,2026,19:55
The New Zealand financial advice market is facing a “perfect storm” and one firm is planning to take advantage of it. .. read more..
Marloo continues bringing in more financial advisers
Wednesday, January 7,2026,19:16
AI platform Marloo has signed a strategic partnership with Pie Funds that will further broaden its reach across New Zealand’s financial advice sector. .. read more..
Wealthpoint eyes independent FAPs for 2026
Sunday, December 28,2025,19:59
It is now targeting independent financial advice providers struggling with compliance demands that are pulling principals away from client work .. read more..
Reflecting back on 2025
Tuesday, December 23,2025,21:33
With the year drawing to a close we would like to that readers and advertisers for their support this year. .. read more..
RBNZ: new rules will mean lower interest rates for borrowers
Wednesday, December 17,2025,00:19
The Reserve Bank says banks and other deposit takers will need about $5 billion less equity than currently under its new capital rules and that it expects its new settings to be passed on to New Zealanders through increased lending and lower interest rates. .. read more..
Opes censured by FMA for poor practices
Thursday, December 11,2025,18:28
High-profile advice firm Opes has been censured by the FMA for failing to comply with a number of obligations under its Financial Advice Provider licence. .. read more..
AI financial advice maybe breaching the law
Wednesday, December 10,2025,18:42
Do AI’s responses fit with New Zealand’s financial advice laws? .. read more..
Booster's innovation fund grows its pipeline of opportunities
Wednesday, December 10,2025,17:04
The Booster Innovation Fund (BIF) has added a third university to the group of strategic partnerships it has with universities. .. read more..
Generate lowers fees
Monday, December 8,2025,19:44
Generate has cut fees on its KiwiSaver and managed funds and removed altogether the admin fee for some KiwiSaver members. .. read more..
FMA chair Stobo under investigation
Friday, December 5,2025,05:37
Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo has stepped down pending an investigation. .. read more..
Golden moment as new funds go live
Thursday, December 4,2025,17:39
Newcomer Aurellan Asset Management has lodged its investment documents with the Disclose site. .. read more..
Fin Advice NZ backs retirement report
Tuesday, November 25,2025,19:35
Financial Advice NZ broadly supports the findings of the Retirement Commission’s 2025 Review of Retirement Income Policies, and it welcomes National's policy of increasing KiwiSaver contribution rates. .. read more..
Banks’ profit on everyday accounts to come under scrutiny
Tuesday, November 18,2025,17:00
The Government wants banks to let the public know how much in profit they earn from transaction and on-call savings accounts. .. read more..
Complaints are on the rise - here’s how to handle them
Tuesday, November 18,2025,05:10
Ombudsman Susan Taylor says there’s been a deluge of complaints recently, and many could have been resolved quicker with better handling. .. read more..
Minister not rushing to respond to Retirement report
Sunday, November 16,2025,17:00
Commerce Minister Scott Simpson welcomed the Retirement Commission's review of New Zealand's savings regime, but isn't rushing to respond. .. read more..
How to fix the retirement system
Thursday, November 13,2025,17:52
The Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson has issued her wish list to improve the retirement system, calling for cross party agreement, trialling sidecars and more. .. read more..
Lifetime celebrates 10 years with a new scheme under its belt
Monday, November 3,2025,19:57
Lifetime Asset Management is now the manager of the SuperLife UK Pension Transfer Scheme (SLUK). .. read more..
NZ a standout for ethical investment funds flow
Wednesday, October 29,2025,20:01
The New Zealand funds management market is a standout for ethical investments according to Morningstar Sustainalytics. .. read more..
Harbour chooses “not a Wall St firm” for global private equity fund External ...
Tuesday, October 28,2025,18:57
The US-listed private equity firm TPG is “not a Wall Street firm,” having been founded in Texas as the private investment vehicle of the Bass family, TPG executive Steve Willmann told a Harbour Asset Management investment forum last week. .. read more..
ASB's quarter to shine
Tuesday, October 21,2025,19:02
It was ASB’s KiwiSaver offerings’ turn in the limelight in the September quarter with its growth, balanced and conservative funds being the best performers in both the latest quarter and in the year ended Sept 30. .. read more..
A full Pie fund is closed
Monday, October 20,2025,18:51
Pie Funds is closing its Australasian Dividend Growth Fund to close to new investment after reaching capacity. .. read more..
SOC gets global financial planning award
Friday, October 17,2025,03:45
Southland-based adviser, Stephen O’Connor aka SOC, has been awarded a top global financial planning award. .. read more..
New Zealand’s retirement savings regime rated B
Thursday, October 16,2025,20:38
Mercer, and the CFA Institute, have released their Global Pension Index and give New Zealand a B grade and a ranking of 17th, compared to 14th in the previous index rankings. .. read more..
New Smart CEO & NZX-Group executive appointments announced
Wednesday, October 15,2025,19:41
NZX makes a raft of appointments across Smart and NZX Wealth Technologies. .. read more..
What's the true value of financial advice?
Sunday, October 12,2025,19:13
The latest Value of an Adviser Report from Russell Investments reveals the value of advice outweights adviser fees. .. read more..
5% is the magic savings number
Thursday, October 9,2025,23:12
Research suggests a savings rate of 5% of net income after KiwiSaver contributions, matched by an equal employer contribution, would be sufficient to provide a retirement income for thej majority of KiwiSaver members pre-retirement income. .. read more..
FANZ to offer AI training for advisers
Wednesday, October 8,2025,19:18
Financial Advice New Zealand has launched a 12-week certificate programme to help advisers with their use of AI. .. read more..
Adviser jailed over theft charges
Monday, October 6,2025,18:34
FMA says McClune’s actions were a “gross breach of trust” and exploited close personal relationships. .. read more..
FMA doesn't get what it wants
Tuesday, September 23,2025,09:29
The Financial Markets Authority went to court seeking more clarity around wholesale investors, but didn't get changes. .. read more..
Retirement Commissioner to step down
Monday, September 22,2025,06:33
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson has decided to end her second term in the role in early 2026 and not seek reappointment. .. read more..
How competitive is the KiwiSaver market?
Thursday, September 18,2025,16:51
New research looks into the competitiveness of the KiwiSaver market. .. 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..