Wellington

Auckland

There's a new name for investing responsibility and it seems there's also a new wave of interest in these sorts of funds. The term ethical investing, or socially responsible investing (SRI), appears to be declining and is being replaced with a simpler, less loaded term – responsible investing (RI).

An Australian consumer advocate, brought to New Zealand by EUFA, has provided the Commerce Minister with some ideas for better investor protection.

Good Returns' survey of economists paints some positive light on the future direction of home loan rates.

A Mexican stand-off between house buyers and sellers continues, according to some interpretations of the latest real estate prices.

Marac Finance's first-ranking secured debenture stock has been rated BBB- in its long-term rating and A-3 in its short-term rating by Standard & Poor's rating service.

Sydney

Auckland

Wellington

Marac Finance says its asset growth has slowed, but that the company is performing well in current conditions.

PGG Wrightson Finance has secured a $100 million facility from ASB Bank to support the continued growth of its rural lending.

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