Industry training organisation ETITO has appointed Garry Fissenden as its chief executive.

Mortgage rates are "set to fall dramatically" as a result of the destructive Christchurch earthquake which hit last week, according to some economists.

Firms respond to Christchurch earthquake; Value emerging in NZ shares; Winner announced.

March 2 will see either Fisher funds, OnePath or Milford Asset Management emerge triumphant from the Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year Awards having been crowned KiwiSaver Manager of the Year for 2010.

All the news focus is currently on the Christchurch earthquake and our thoughts are with readers in that region.

The Life Brokers Association (LBA) is urging any members affected by the earthquake in Christchurch to get in contact if they need a place to stay.

The country's major banks have announced a number of assistance package measures for home loan customers affected by yesterday’s Christchurch earthquake.

ETITO is making changes to accommodate advisers affected by the earthquake, cancelling and postponing exams and assessments for the National Certificate in Financial Services.

The Reserve Bank said it is working closely with authorities and financial institutions to ensure financial services are available to people and businesses in Christchurch after yesterday's earthquakes.

Professional Advisers Association CEO Edward Richards says his brother had a lucky escape from the Christchurch earthquake: "He was having a haircut and when he came back the building was gone."