Tyndall head of domestic equities, Rickey Ward, adds a new analyst to his team.

Government bond bid missed; Roest pleads guilty to SFO charges; Z Energy bonds raise $135m.

The head of Australiasia's responsible investment association is stepping down after 11 years in teh role.

This morning ANZ and the National Bank have put some home loan rates up and others down.

Partners Life says that the Financial Services Council (FSC) has now "invited" it to become a member of the newly broadened organisation.

Financial adviser Rodney Hartles has responded to the court judgment which found him personally liable for advice given over investments in Bruidgecorp.

Last week we reported on a court judgment every adviser should read. The case invovles advice over investing in Bridgecorp; the adviser's personal liability and the importance of paperwork.

Today we bring you a response from the adviser involved in the case, Rodney Hartles, plus a full copy of the decision.

ASB reports an increase in profit for the 12 months to June 30, but the move to fixed home loans may dent future earnings.