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ANZ says it is still working with Mercer and Blackrock to see what expertise it can tap into.

Tuesday, November 14th, 9:52AM

The bank earlier this year announced it had signed non-binding memorandums of understanding with the two firms to see what expertise it could tap into.

ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson says the bank isn’t looking to exit its funds management and investment business.

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The Financial Markets Authority has imposed a temporary order forbidding David McEwan and all entities associated with him from offering any financial products, communicating with anyone about those offers or accepting any new deposits or investments.

Friday, November 10th, 9:37AM

The interim order will remain in force until Dec 21 while the market conduct regulator assesses whether it should make a permanent stop order against McEwan.

Described variously as a financial writer or analyst, McEwan used to run IRG, now owned by Brent King, which used to produce an annual yearbook on NZX-listed companies, but which now operates as a stock broker.

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[GRTV] Cracking the mass affluent market

Wednesday, November 8th, 9:25AM

GRTV talks to Kernel Wealth Management’s Dean Anderson about a massive inter-generational transfer of wealth on the way and what it means for advisers.


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Are equity markets due for a strong finish this year?

Tuesday, November 7th, 9:37AM

Good things come to those that wait – after a challenging few months, stock markets have started November brightly. With inflation getting under control, many central banks cooling their jets, and bond yields easing, are equity markets in for a strong end to 2023?


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More Headlines

Salt picks up top gong

Monday, November 13th, 2:51PM

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[GRTV] KiwiSaver: a ticket to prosperity that politicians don’t get

Friday, September 1st, 6:03AM  

Politicians don’t get KiwiSaver, says Simplicity co-founder and managing director Sam Stubbs.
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Are equity markets due for a strong finish this year?

Tuesday, November 7th, 9:37AM

Good things come to those that wait – after a challenging few months, stock markets have started November brightly. With inflation getting under control, many central banks cooling their jets, and bond yields easing, are equity markets in for a strong end to 2023?
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Health insurance premiums rose 8% in the June quarter: FSC

Monday, November 13th, 9:05AM  

Premiums collected by health insurance companies jumped 8% to $2.24 billion in the June quarter compared with the March quarter, according to the latest data released by the Financial Services Council (FSC).
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Mortgage advisers dominate ANZ’s new home lending

Monday, November 13th, 12:02PM

Mortgage advisers are becoming increasingly dominant in originating home loans as the annual results of the country’s largest bank, ANZ Bank New Zealand, demonstrate.
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People and Events

David Boyle moves on from Mint

Monday, November 13th, 12:01AM  

In changes at Mint David Boyle has resigned and a new head of retail distribution has been added.
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KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver – is consolidation on the cards?

Tuesday, October 31st, 6:17AM

KiwiSaver has finally hit a speed bump shrinking for the first time to end the September quarter at $96.2 billion. That’s down around $2 billion from June.
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