Sector urged to step up defences as scammers exploit year‑end rush
Fresh governance team to steer advisers through retirement reforms
Bank faces proposed $6.73m penalty
Borrowers rush to fix rates for longer terms
Buyer’s market persists despite rising FOMO and firmer prices
Borrowers ride rate cuts as credit demand rebounds
FMA flags record-keeping, conflicts and clients' understanding of risks
Māori firms turn to AI and innovation despite cost pressures
Three-bedroom homes set the benchmark in steady market
Buyers gain choice as listings rise and rate outlook shifts