Ksenia Stepanova

Ksenia Stepanova

Ksenia is a content specialist at KM International. She was previously responsible for the content of Insurance Business NZ and NZ Adviser, and now writes 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 Key Media, 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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"One size fits all" regulation missing the mark for specialist lenders

When main banks are too slow, advisers turn here – however, market share has remained small

"One size fits all" regulation missing the mark for specialist lenders

Nine in 10 resellers make a profit in Q1 2025

"Weaker, but not weak" – property resellers are still turning reasonable profits despite market softness

Nine in 10 resellers make a profit in Q1 2025

Specialist lender eyes rapid NZ growth post-rebrand

A new look, a sharper identity, and a bold plan for the next five years – CEO reveals insights

Specialist lender eyes rapid NZ growth post-rebrand

Canterbury brokerage reflects on decade in business

Here's how a spontaneous, coffee-fuelled idea became one of NZ's most trusted mortgage names

Canterbury brokerage reflects on decade in business

Advisers weigh in on gloomy labour market

Jobs are down and wage growth is slowing, but advisers say buyers aren't backing off

Advisers weigh in on gloomy labour market

AI use surging among NZ advisers

New survey data shows Kiwi advisers are embracing AI, but still want clearer guidance on risks and ethics

AI use surging among NZ advisers

RBNZ warns of 'increased' risk to financial system

Latest Financial Stability Report highlights geopolitical tensions and a sluggish NZ economy

RBNZ warns of 'increased' risk to financial system

Westpac NZ posts results amid 'fierce' competition

Rate wars, first home buyer wins, and broker backing - inside Westpac's half-year performance

Westpac NZ posts results amid 'fierce' competition

Further rate cuts signal adviser opportunities

Kiwibank has become the latest lender to further drop its rates, though major movements have eased off

Further rate cuts signal adviser opportunities

Why diversification is the best defence in a volatile market

Say yes, then figure it out – here's how advisers can step into new markets with confidence

Why diversification is the best defence in a volatile market