Mortgagerates.co.nz's analysis of what the experts are saying shows some very different views are emerging. We summarise the views plus provide you with the full set of research documents.

ING business book loss; Pure Protection fund launched; New software for Tower

Long term investment rates keep rising; Glimmer of hope for Fortress noteholders, English bats away FEC concerns over bank margins, TSB cuts lending rate, but may keep deposits level.

BNZ's Tony Alexander explains why RBNZ and politicans are wrong, why the next OCR movement will be upwards and what to do now.

The days of earning commissions from selling investments are nearly over. That's the view if Investment Savings and Insurance Association chief executive Vance Arkinstall.

The Securities Commission has announced its proposal to regulate financial advisers by late next year and is seeking submissions on the draft regulation.

Triplejump has gained two new advisers, both in the South Island.

FundSource says the majority of funds covered in its reports are showing positive returns for the three months ending May 31.

Auckland

TSB Bank has reduced its 2 year fixed-rate home loans to a nationwide low of 5.99%.

Wellington