A panel featuring Ian Boyce (Avanti Finance), Phil Bennett (First Mortgage Trust), Campbell Smith (Pepper Money), and Daniel McGrath (Xceda) recently discussed the outlook for specialist lending in a slower-than-expected New Zealand economy. These non-bank leaders are capitalising on current market instability to grow their share, primarily through offering speed, flexibility, and building strong relationships with advisers.
Discover how these key industry figures view the path forward for New Zealand's non-bank sector and their strategies to move beyond mere survival into a period of profitable growth in 2026.