The Fed's tapering programme, announced in May this year, has since had a negative impact on yields across bonds and equities. Fund Manager of Henderson Far East Income, Mike Kerley, assesses the impact of this on the company's portfolio and how he sees this playing out going into 2014. Mike also looks at how he believes the far-reaching reforms announced by China's leaders will impact on economic growth in the region, and evaluates the success of Japanese markets throughout 2013.

It's pretty clear the official cash rate won't move this week, but when it next moves and in what direction is becoming a fascinating question.

NZX-owned funds management business, Smartshares, has bought the SuperLife business headed by Michael Chamberlain.

A Bill that will allow KiwiSaver members to withdraw their Government tax credits as well as their and their employers’ contributions has had its first reading in parliament.

Some of the performance fees charged by fund managers are “disgraceful, but legal”, Pathfinder Asset Management director John Berry says.

Plus4, the national insurance broking and financial adviser group, had announced that two Dunedin-based advisers; Tony Chave and Tim Oliver have joined Plus4, establishing the group’s presence in Otago.

Murray Jack is the new chair of the Financial Markets Authority.

Financial advisers’ clients are being told to keep all documents, read them carefully and ask questions of their advisers.