Weekly Wrap: Commissions back on agenda

Today we report on what one of the bigger providers of CDO-backed products, NZ Funds, has experienced in this space. On Monday in depositrates.co.nz we will update you on some more of the listed vehicles too. A story line, which we intend to develop some more, is the old issue of commissions. As I mention in today's Blog, there is lots happening in this space. In the mainstream media it is being fuelled by a so-called "Special Investigation", run by one of the Sunday papers. In the Blog some thoughts are outlined on commissions and I would welcome any feedback from readers on the subject.

Commission disclosure back on the agenda The age old debate about commissions seems to have raised its head again recently, and this time strongly. [more]

Another trend developing is for new managers to enter the market. HFA, a significant hedge fund manager in Australia, is now opening up shop in New Zealand.