KiwiSaver Performance Survey - Returns to 31 December 2009

Weak domestic economic data has reduced some of the urgency for the Reserve Bank to unwind stimulus and this has led to a change of mind for many economists picking when the official cash rate (OCR) will rise, with June now the predominant view.

Liontamer positive on the year ahead; Balanced funds bounce back.

Deposit war not likely to abate for the next two years;  Ivan Erceg bankruptcy hangs over Dorchester Pacific:PGG Wrightson switches facility from South Canterbury Finance to banks

South Canterbury Finance said it will post a first-half loss on writedowns of impaired assets.

Economists all reviewed their predictions for an official cash rate (OCR) hike this week in response to Governor Bollard’s speech on Friday where he said “it is possible there could be some meaty chunks to the upside”.

IFA on the CEO hunt shortly; Upcoming Man fund aimed at the long term; Impaired loans improve, bank outlooks gets upgraded: Moody's