Industry Trends

NZ credit stress eases but borrowers are not out of the woods

Centrix data shows uneven credit recovery

NZ credit stress eases but borrowers are not out of the woods

More New Zealanders turn to digital financial advice: FMA

Digital advice clients nearly doubled in 2025

More New Zealanders turn to digital financial advice: FMA

Global conflict and local consequences – what war means for NZ market

Geopolitical instabilities continue to flow through to NZ housing via supply chains, material costs and inflation. Here’s what advisers are reporting in 2026 as affordability pressure persists

Global conflict and local consequences – what war means for NZ market

Compliance pressure bites, so how can advisers stay ahead

With the ‘burden’ of compliance increasing, advisers are turning to smarter workflows, AI tools and stronger processes to stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements

Compliance pressure bites, so how can advisers stay ahead

Riding the rate rollercoaster: How advisers are adapting to volatility

In a market shaped by uncertainty, how are advisers protecting client cashflow and outcomes?

Riding the rate rollercoaster: How advisers are adapting to volatility

SMEs have stopped waiting for recovery

The latest SME survey data shows rising confidence and adaptive strategies as businesses accept 'the new normal'

SMEs have stopped waiting for recovery