Lifetime Announces Strategic Partnership with Rothbury Group - Scoop
Lifetime Announces Strategic Partnership with Rothbury Group - Scoop
One of New Zealand’s strongest financial services businesses was created today following the announcement by Lifetime Group of its national strategic partnership with insurance brokerage Rothbury Group Limited.
The deal involves three key transactions, including an exchange of assets and expertise. This includes:
• Lifetime taking over Rothbury Life (Rothbury’s life insurance and mortgage division).
• Rothbury acquiring Lifetime’s General Insurance Brokerage.
• Rothbury purchasing a 19.5% ‘cornerstone’ of Lifetime shares.
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Market & Portfolio Update: February 2026
The global share market (represented by the MSCI World Gross Index) returned +1.4% in New Zealand dollar terms, despite many listed software companies facing pressure during the month. Investors are questioning how durable some software companies’ competitive advantages really are, as developments in artificial intelligence (AI) may make it easier to replicate their software. Nonetheless, the broader market tone was more resilient as investors continued to favour industries related to AI infrastructure.