While the finance company sector has been buffeted by collapses and a fall in investor confidence, it is still sound, according to the latest report from brokers McDouall Stuart.

South Canterbury Finance has opened and expanded its offer of five year, fixed rate secured bonds.

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Christchurch

The main point of action in the deposit market continues to be banks fighting it out over one year, interest at maturity (IAM) rates.

Disclosure regs out this week, Mint's new real estate trust, Pengana fund moves to soft close.

In spite of the cringe-worthy TV advertising campaign KiwiSaver has made a largely positive entrance into the public consciousness. David Chaplin reports on two surveys which find the New Zealand public ready for a rethink on retirement (and why they need advice).

Fisher & Paykel Appliances says it is reviewing the ownership of its finance business and is considering selling it.

Former PropertyfinanceSecurities marketing manager Sandra Pigram has is taking over the reigns at Mike Pero Mortgages.

Macquarie's Generator Bonds haves had a credit rating upgrade and a buy-back facility has been launched for investors in its Commodity Bonds.

Allied Nationwide Finance says it has formally engaged Standard & Poors to undertake a credit rating on the company in early 2008.

Christchurch

A water fund with liquidity
Liontamer have just launched a new managed fund that taps into the investment potential of the global water industry. And in keeping with the theme, this open-ended fund has daily liquidity.