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Asset Magazine recently interviewed Wealthpoint Nelson’s Nigel Rukuwai. Through Nigel’s account of his career in the industry, we see that technology and regulation have been big agents of change. But at the heart of it, it’s still relationships with clients that matter most.

Faced with the prospect of further interest rate reductions after the latest Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement, those looking to maximise gains – whether that be on interest rate returns on deposits or by reduced interest rates on their mortgage - are wise to seek independent, expert advice to ensure their financial decisions are sound.

Cyber crime has quickly grown to be a highly organised, eight trillion dollar industry globally in 2024. The festive season provides the ideal conditions for cyber criminals to strike. I spoke to Fraser Walker from Emergence – one of our cyber cover providers – to get his insights into cyber crime and how cyber cover can help businesses and individuals.

Wealthpoint Limited, one of New Zealand’s largest adviser groups, has completed the acquisition of Insurance Specialists. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Wealthpoint’s long-term strategy to build scale in WPGI, their member-owned subsidiary business.