Several weeks ago Magellan Asset Management was "very, very concerned" about the state of the international markets following massive troubles on Wall Street.

Wellington

Dunedin

Christchurch

High profile financial planner Lisa Dudson has sold her client base to fellow Auckland firm Saturn Portfolio Management which is headed by former BT Funds chief executive Craig Stobo.

At a time when lenders are closing down and reducing the number of products they offer home buyers, one player is entering the market.

Christchurch

Hamilton

Auckland

Tower's $242 million conservative fixed interest fund is being wound up as it is uncompetitive under the new tax rules and faces a stiff challenge from banks.

In this months' Tyndall comment Peter Lynn goes back-to-basics, reviewing all the influences on both our domestic and global markets, and provide some hypotheses of what to expect in these turbulent markets.

Tower's $242 million conservative fixed interest fund is being wound up as it is uncompetitive under the new tax rules and faces a stiff challenge from banks.

ASB's new sustainability fund, Greens call for more SRI funds, Liontamer extends offer period.

Bluestone Mortgages has effectively ceased lending in the New Zealand market except for equity release loans, as part of major reorganisation of the Australian-based business.