OCR predictions; Sovereign loses big court battle; Premium China Fund upgraded.

Australian funds management firm Hunter Hall announced its new chief executive who replaces David Buckland.

After opening its doors to members less than three months ago, the TNP Professional Association (TNPPA) has already far exceeded expectations in its gaining 100 members.

Benign inflation data, the still strong currency and the still fragile global economy are likely to offset any concerns Reserve Bank Alan Bollard might have about the stronger than expected domestic growth data for the March quarter and rising house prices.

Good luck or good management; KiwiSaver nears milestone

PGC sells out of Heartland; government bond yields stay low; ‘prejudice' against finance companies

The Million Dollar Round Table in New Zealand has appointed two new area chairmen.

Twenty one people from New Zealand attended the recent Million Dollar Round Table conference in California. Here some ofdelegates tell you what they learnt at this premier event.

Mercer has boosted its Investments business, announcing the appointment of a former OnePath chief investment officer.

Mercer has made a number of new additions to its New Zealand investment team, including the high-profile appointment of former OnePath chief investment officer Philip Houghton-Brown.

Asteron has revamped many of its life insurance products in a move to become far more competitive. We outline some of the changes here.