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Changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system on the way with plans to remove the New Building Standard ratings as Building and Construction Minister says it’s ‘proven too broad and inconsistent’

Changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system on the way with plans to remove the New Building Standard ratings as Building and Construction Minister says it’s ‘proven too broad and inconsistent’

Companies active in illegal Israeli settlements are getting $323 million from New Zealanders through KiwiSaver and other managed funds, according to research from Mindful Money

Companies active in illegal Israeli settlements are getting $323 million from New Zealanders through KiwiSaver and other managed funds, according to research from Mindful Money

Westpac NZ ends insurance partnership with IAG NZ as bank switches to Tower Insurance which will become its underwriter for general insurance products

Westpac NZ ends insurance partnership with IAG NZ as bank switches to Tower Insurance which will become its underwriter for general insurance products

Insurers would be forced to cover specific customers which could push up prices and make it harder to offer insurance if ‘Woke Banking’ Bill goes ahead, Insurance Council of New Zealand says

Insurers would be forced to cover specific customers which could push up prices and make it harder to offer insurance if ‘Woke Banking’ Bill goes ahead, Insurance Council of New Zealand says

General insurer Tower secures reinsurance programme for 2026 providing 'greater certainty around future reinsurance costs and catastrophe excesses', its chief executive says

General insurer Tower secures reinsurance programme for 2026 providing 'greater certainty around future reinsurance costs and catastrophe excesses', its chief executive says

First Deputy Governor of Sweden’s central bank Anna Breman to take charge at RBNZ in December

First Deputy Governor of Sweden’s central bank Anna Breman to take charge at RBNZ in December

For most New Zealanders, a 5% KiwiSaver contribution rate would help them reach an 'adequate' retirement income but there’s no one-size-fits-all, retirement expert says

For most New Zealanders, a 5% KiwiSaver contribution rate would help them reach an 'adequate' retirement income but there’s no one-size-fits-all, retirement expert says

Both Westpac and Kiwibank economists have quickly called for the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month in reaction to the 0.9% drop in GDP; ASB joins in on the call too

Both Westpac and Kiwibank economists have quickly called for the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 points next month in reaction to the 0.9% drop in GDP; ASB joins in on the call too

‘This research gives us clarity’: Report looking into women’s retirement income shows how ‘cumulative impact’ of life events shape women’s financial journeys

‘This research gives us clarity’: Report looking into women’s retirement income shows how ‘cumulative impact’ of life events shape women’s financial journeys

A group of institutional investors and NZ businesses are calling for legislation that addresses 'a big gap' in this country's regulatory landscape

A group of institutional investors and NZ businesses are calling for legislation that addresses 'a big gap' in this country's regulatory landscape

Inflation could potentially peak below 3% in September quarter, ASB economist says, as Statistic NZ's Selected Price Indexes 'a touch weaker than expected'

Inflation could potentially peak below 3% in September quarter, ASB economist says, as Statistic NZ's Selected Price Indexes 'a touch weaker than expected'

There's 'almost no incentive for individuals to have money locked up until they're 65' in NZ, KiwiSaver provider says

There's 'almost no incentive for individuals to have money locked up until they're 65' in NZ, KiwiSaver provider says

While NZ gives a lot of thought to putting money into our retirement income system, we don’t help people when it comes to taking it out, expert panel says

While NZ gives a lot of thought to putting money into our retirement income system, we don’t help people when it comes to taking it out, expert panel says

General insurer Tower lifts annual profit guidance to up to $110m, if large insurance event costs remain low

General insurer Tower lifts annual profit guidance to up to $110m, if large insurance event costs remain low

Labour won’t increase superannuation age, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says, but there’s other retirement and KiwiSaver settings that can be looked at

Labour won’t increase superannuation age, finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says, but there’s other retirement and KiwiSaver settings that can be looked at

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says no serious political party can go into next year’s election without a policy on superannuation

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says no serious political party can go into next year’s election without a policy on superannuation

AA Insurance puts temporary restriction on new home insurance policies in ‘a small number of postcodes’ after reaching its maximum exposure limit for seismic risk in these areas, its head of underwriting says

AA Insurance puts temporary restriction on new home insurance policies in ‘a small number of postcodes’ after reaching its maximum exposure limit for seismic risk in these areas, its head of underwriting says

You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes

You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes

Despite changes in climate economics, investment in climate solutions remain low, survey on New Zealand investors, climate policies and actions finds

Despite changes in climate economics, investment in climate solutions remain low, survey on New Zealand investors, climate policies and actions finds

The average NZ household now pays $5000 for insurance - $6000 if you have two cars, says Quashed

The average NZ household now pays $5000 for insurance - $6000 if you have two cars, says Quashed

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals topped $234.8 million in July with 9390 withdrawals made for first homes and financial hardship

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals topped $234.8 million in July with 9390 withdrawals made for first homes and financial hardship

Government to make 'urgent' legislative and policy changes as it aims to remove 'barriers' preventing competitor supermarkets from launching and expanding in New Zealand

Government to make 'urgent' legislative and policy changes as it aims to remove 'barriers' preventing competitor supermarkets from launching and expanding in New Zealand

‘Small, niche category’: Immigration Minister says there could potentially be 100 to 150 applicants in the first year as Government introduces new Business Investor Visa

‘Small, niche category’: Immigration Minister says there could potentially be 100 to 150 applicants in the first year as Government introduces new Business Investor Visa

The Financial Markets Authority says it’s seeing an increase in fraudulent activity by financial advisers, especially when it comes to insurance and mortgages

The Financial Markets Authority says it’s seeing an increase in fraudulent activity by financial advisers, especially when it comes to insurance and mortgages

Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says

Without action 'it's entirely possible' many New Zealanders won't be able to access insurance at all by 2035, author of Consumer NZ report looking at climate change and insurance says