Christchurch

The DecisionMakers Financial Services Group has added another high calibre financial adviser to its ranks.

Taking stock a year on: According to the consensus, a global economic recovery has begun.    

The risk of a “double-dip” in New Zealand’s economic fortunes has been reduced now that the recovery has more than just housing to fall back on, this week’s ASB Business Weekly suggests.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the parent of ASB, said the deposit rate competition in New Zealand was damping its profit margin, in its September quarterly update, after it boosted its rates over the weekend.

Wellington

OneSure and Future Plan tie the knot; Risk provides returns

Mixed week for investment rates; Goodman Property Trust looks to offer bond; Transpower joins flood of power companies in the bond market.

Hamilton

Auckland

In the wake of the Consumer Survey it is no surprise to see Gareth Morgan calling for a ban on commissioned advisers. Here's what he has to say.

Wellington