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Founded in 1997, Good Returns emerged as one of New Zealand's pioneering online publishers and remains a prominent figure in the industry today. It enjoys a strong reputation among its primary audience, which includes professionals in the financial services sector. A skilled team of seasoned business journalists ensures the website is refreshed daily with timely news and insightful opinions.

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Calming influences

4 days ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Greg Smith |Devon Funds

April was another volatile month for financial markets, but one that in the end produced a relatively benign outcome for investors. Trade developments were front and centre, with the angst around “Liberation Day” replaced by relief as Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause for trading partners to negotiate trade deals.
Only a fraction of OCR cuts has fed into effective mortgage rates: RBNZ

1 week ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Jenny Ruth

Only a small amount of the two percentage point cut in the official cash rate (OCR) since August last year has fed into weighted average mortgage rates so far, according to the Reserve Bank. Thursday, May 8th 2025, 8:40AMby Jenny RuthOnly a small amount of the two percentage point cut in the official cash rate (OCR) since August last year has fed into weighted average mortgage rates so far, according to the Reserve Bank.
Global share trading platform Tiger Brokers goes local - Good Returns

1 week ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Kim Savage

Tiger Brokers wants to become a one-stop shop for New Zealand customers with the introduction of NZX-listed equities and ETFs on its platform. Wednesday, May 7th 2025, 12:01PMby Kim SavageTiger Brokers wants to become a one-stop shop for New Zealand customers with the introduction of NZX-listed equities and ETFs on its platform.
House prices, rent rises to be restrained in the short term: RBNZ

1 week ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Jenny Ruth

House prices and rent increases are likely to be restrained in the near term because of the softness of the housing market, the Reserve Bank says in its latest financial stability report. Wednesday, May 7th 2025, 10:49AMby Jenny RuthHouse prices and rent increases are likely to be restrained in the near term because of the softness of the housing market, the Reserve Bank says in its latest financial stability report.
Foundation Life windup plan finally ready for a vote after 7 years

1 week ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Jenny Ruth

Foundation Life’s shareholders say they “share our policyholders’ frustration” at the time it has taken to finalise a plan to wind up the near $500 million business while giving policyholders choices about whether to take cash, swap for new policies with greater benefits or a combination.
Mortgage advisers continue to grow share of Westpac's book

1 week ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Jenny Ruth

Mortgage advisers accounted for about 64% of the net new mortgages Westpac New Zealand wrote in the six months ended March. Tuesday, May 6th 2025, 9:36AMby Jenny RuthMortgage advisers accounted for about 64% of the net new mortgages Westpac New Zealand wrote in the six months ended March. That’s a slight increase from the 63% for the year ended Sept 30. “We think brokers are a really important part of the market.
Generate KiwiSaver customers most satisfied

1 week ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Kim Savage

Boutique providers have taken out the top spots in Consumer New Zealand’s KiwiSaver survey with Generate awarded People’s Choice. Tuesday, May 6th 2025, 11:13AMby Kim SavageBoutique providers have taken out the top spots in Consumer New Zealand’s KiwiSaver survey with Generate awarded People’s Choice. Receiving a satisfaction rating of 80% Generate topped the survey, with customers liking the manager’s ease of access and features of its digital platform.
Westpac sped up mortgage lending three-fold in March half year

1 week ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Jenny Ruth

Westpac New Zealand sped up its pace of mortgage lending in the six months ended March, adding $1.51 billion in net new mortgages after growth of only a third of that in the previous six months ended September. Monday, May 5th 2025, 12:19PMby Jenny RuthWestpac New Zealand sped up its pace of mortgage lending in the six months ended March, adding $1.51 billion in net new mortgages after growth of only a third of that in the previous six months ended September.
Advisor relationships on Sharesies' radar

2 weeks ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Kim Savage

Investment platform Sharesies is turning its mind to how it can work more closely with advisors now it has its latest KiwiSaver scheme options up and running. Friday, May 2nd 2025, 10:29AMby Kim SavageInvestment platform Sharesies is turning its mind to how it can work more closely with advisors now it has its latest KiwiSaver scheme options up and running.
US firm buys established Kiwi advice firm

2 weeks ago | goodreturns.co.nz | Kim Savage

NYSE-listed global insurance giant buys New Zealand financial planning firm Friday, May 2nd 2025, 8:15AMby Kim SavageNYSE-listed global insurance giant Arthur J. Gallagher has expanded its New Zealand holdings with the acquisition of local financial advisory company First Capital. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. In a market announcement, the global firm welcomed First Capital into its global team.