NEWS

ANZ boss Antonia Watson to lead NZBA in turbulent market

New NZBA leadership underlines stability, regulation, and support for borrowers

RBNZ split over how fast to lift rates as oil shock hits fragile economy

Oil shock stirs fresh uncertainty for Kiwi mortgage borrowers

Property values edge higher but war clouds keep buyers cautious

Gentle lift, but recovery far from locked in

Fuel shock slams Kiwi budgets, tightens mortgage borrowing power

ASB: Fuel spike delays NZ consumer recovery until 2027

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PREMIUM

Fast funding proves essential for SME survival

Speed of approval has become a make-or-break factor for SMEs – and Bizcap is setting the standard

SPECIALTY

Commercial

Why new advisers at Newpark find their feet faster

Strong training systems help new advisers build confidence and sustainable growth from day one

Residential

Brokers urged to help Kiwis navigate crucial mortgage choices

New report points to major change in the mortgage market

TV

Community-first adviser Simi Sethu champions women’s financial confidence

Crystal Ball Gazing 2026: NZ Adviser leaders reflect, predict & prepare for the year ahead

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

‘Corporate Bull----’: Jargon‑heavy cultures weaken workplace judgment

Heavy reliance on buzzword‑driven communication reinforces cycle of style over substance: study

‘Corporate Bull----’: Jargon‑heavy cultures weaken workplace judgment

Heavy reliance on buzzword‑driven communication reinforces cycle of style over substance: study

Handle with care: Many workers keen to share layoff experience online

'Reputational aftershock': Growing number of workers recording and posting layoff meetings on social media, says report

Business Growth

AI is quietly redrawing career paths – and the divide is already visible

New research shows that workers who master everyday AI tools like ChatGPT are earning significantly more, getting promoted faster and quietly pulling ahead of colleagues who don’t

Business Growth

Bell announces $12‑billion AI data centre, 1,600 new jobs

‘We are building a digital backbone to power the future of AI’

Business Growth

Can AI really break down workplace connections?

New report reveals a 'different story' about AI's impact on collaboration

Business Growth

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