Another long term driver of value will be the emerging markets. We explain what constitutes an emerging market and their growing importance. We will be commenting further on these markets, including efficient ways to access them with your 2007 Morningstar International Equities (and overall) Fund Manager of the Year.

There are some difficult times ahead for global and New Zealand economies. Inflation (and potentially stagflation) is now a global problem. In this month's Tyndall comment, we profile the issues and drivers of these economic circumstances.

New tax rules for foreign funds, introduced last year, are so complicated that few investors will be able to do their own returns.

AIG Life has launched a new mortgage protection cover policy which offers consumers a range of mortgage-linked life insurance benefits, to gain premium savings over the term of their home loan.

A national strategy for financial literacy, which sets the direction for improving financial literacy in New Zealand has been launched.

Geneva Finance has appointed two new directors following the acceptance of its capital reconstruction proposal.

Tauranga

Hamilton

It's been a full on week with a new chief executive at ING, more finance company collapses and new insurance products being rolled out.

While it's been a week of bad news for finance companies there is some positive news too.

Strategic Finance's Australian parent company has confirmed an MBO of the company is currently being discussed.

Epsom, Auckland

Albany, Auckland

Auckland North Shore

Gaining more affluent clients requires you to be prepared to service more affluent clients. Identify your company's vital statistics. What are the profit centers of your business? How much revenue do you need to produce per client? What is your and your staff's hourly rate?