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BNZ rolls out support package for weather-hit South Island customers

1 day ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

Targeted relief includes temporary overdrafts and lending reviews By 28 Jun 2025 BNZ has launched a financial assistance package for customers affected by severe weather events in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, offering immediate support for individuals, small businesses, and agribusiness clients.
ASB: Exports power NZ recovery as tariff uncertainty looms

1 day ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

OCR cut to 3% likely, but RBNZ in wait-and-see mode By 28 Jun 2025 ASB now expects one more 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, bringing it to 3%, as New Zealand’s economic recovery remains vulnerable to global shocks, including trade wars and oil price volatility. “Now that interest rates are back down to a ‘neutral’ level, the RBNZ can afford to wait and see how the uncertainties play out,” said ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley (pictured).
James Kingscote on why mortgage advice is about people, not just numbers

1 day ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

Ex-ski instructor helps Kiwis achieve homeownership dreams By 28 Jun 2025 From carving ski trails to carving out smart lending solutions, James Kingscote (pictured) brings clarity, calm, and client-first advice to every mortgage journey. Now based in Queenstown and Wanaka, the former ski instructor helps Kiwis navigate the often-confusing path to homeownership – with a focus on relationships, resilience, and results.
Avanti Finance wraps roadshow, signals growth-focused strategy

1 day ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

Avanti connects advisers nationwide with growth-driven message By 28 Jun 2025 Avanti Finance has wrapped up its inaugural nationwide roadshow series, marking a major step forward in its refreshed brand journey and growth strategy.
FSF marks 60 years championing New Zealand's specialist lenders

1 day ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

Six decades of driving financial access and innovation By 28 Jun 2025 The Financial Services Federation (FSF), the peak body representing New Zealand’s specialist lenders and fleet leasing providers, has celebrated 60 years of supporting financial innovation and competition.
Banks take steps to remove capital access barriers for Māori, RBNZ finds

2 days ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

Banks working to lift barriers to Māori finance By 27 Jun 2025 Banks across New Zealand are introducing targeted strategies to improve Māori Access to Capital (MA2K), according to a new snapshot from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The snapshot, published as part of RBNZ’s broader te ao Māori and financial inclusion work, provides a qualitative overview of the sector’s efforts to reduce systemic challenges for Māori businesses.
Auckland rents higher than Melbourne, global comparison reveals

2 days ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

Average house rent in Auckland tops Melbourne By 27 Jun 2025 Kiwis looking to rent a home might be surprised to learn that it’s now cheaper to rent in Melbourne than in Auckland. According to new data from realestate.co.nz, the average weekly rent for a house in Auckland in May 2025 was $750, while Melbourne came in slightly lower at $745. The surprising comparison means Kiwis could save the equivalent of a weekly coffee by renting across the ditch.
Pathfinder launches high-growth KiwiSaver fund for ethical investors

2 days ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

Fund designed for long-term, values-driven investors By 27 Jun 2025 Pathfinder has launched its new KiwiSaver High Growth Fund, offering a higher-growth, ethically focused investment option for New Zealanders comfortable with a higher risk profile. The new fund is now available, and Kiwis can switch by completing the “Changing your investment options” form on the Pathfinder website.
BNZ launches fast, flexible business loans up to $50,000

2 days ago | mpamag.com | Mina Martin

Small business borrowers get approval in minutes, no interest charged By 27 Jun 2025 BNZ has unveiled a new unsecured lending option designed to help small businesses manage cash flow and growth, offering loan approvals in as little as three minutes. The Merchant Flexi Loan provides up to $50,000 with no interest charges and a one-off flat fee, aiming to reduce the barriers for businesses needing quick finance.
Fed moves to lower capital buffer for US banking giants

2 days ago | mpamag.com | Candyd Mendoza

Move could free up billions but raises alarms among critics over systemic risk By 26 Jun 2025 Wall Street’s largest banks are poised for relief as US financial regulators advance plans to roll back a crisis-era bank capital rule that has long been a source of frustration for the country’s largest lenders.