Ksenia Stepanova

Ksenia Stepanova

Ksenia is a freelance contributor to NZ Adviser having previously written sponsored content across its various mortgages titles worldwide.

Ksenia is skilled in research and analysis, journalism, psychology, and writing. She graduated with a degree in Psychology from the University of Exeter. Before joining KM International, she worked as a researcher at The Legal 500, a global legal directory, where she covered legal markets across Europe, Asia, and the US.

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Bank retreat from small businesses offers adviser opportunity

Small business lending from major banks has been dropping substantially – but advisers can fill the void

Bank retreat from small businesses offers adviser opportunity

From zero to a thriving practice – what new advisers should know

Two directors share insights into building an advice business, from cold calling to community engagement

From zero to a thriving practice – what new advisers should know

Chances of July cut "diminishing" – BNZ

All eyes will be on incoming data to see what RBNZ is most likely to do

Chances of July cut "diminishing" – BNZ

Product suitability, complaints, OCR moves in the FMA spotlight

The FMA has released its Financial Conduct Report. Here’s what it means for banks and non-bank deposit takers

Product suitability, complaints, OCR moves in the FMA spotlight

NZ's innovation journey facing growing pains

Two advisers give their input on how innovative NZ banks are – and how regulation may be stifling progress

NZ's innovation journey facing growing pains

Property upgrade costs ease as mortgage rates drop

A new Cotality report reveals that the premium to trade-up is dropping across main centres

Property upgrade costs ease as mortgage rates drop

ASB cuts rates as economists project more OCR relief

"We're miles away from adding inflation pressure domestically," economist says

ASB cuts rates as economists project more OCR relief

Bank delays stretch mortgage wait times to 10 days

Home loan applications are taking longer than ever to process, creating uncertainty for borrowers at critical moments in their property purchases

Bank delays stretch mortgage wait times to 10 days

Looking beyond rates: why cheapest isn't always best

Borrowers may lose out on better options by chasing the cheapest rate

Looking beyond rates: why cheapest isn't always best

Rate relief fails to revive market heading into winter

Increased cost of living has "hit the average Kiwi pretty hard in the pocket"

Rate relief fails to revive market heading into winter