Latest health insurance figures are just that healthy.

Fund managers AMP Capital Investors said September quarter returns had been rocky, led by a 7% rise in New Zealand commercial property, but the outlook was positive for some assets.

Auckland

No rate rise expected this week, Hunter Hall given three stars, Consumer urges caution for Geneva investors, Tower happy with PIMCO ratings. Strategic's rating confirmed.

LJ Hooker mortgage brokers have added an insurance product to their offering now the company's parent has acquired the former Promina Group in New Zealand.

New Zealand finance company advertising in Australia gets a warning.

The same three managers are in the running for the 2007 FundSource Fund Manager of the Year Award as last year.

Sydney

Home Loan Rate Report: People looking to take out a new home loan or refinance an existing one face some bad news all around at the moment.

Finance company Geneva Finance says it is no longer taking deposits, and will ask investors for a moratorium on all investments until April 2008.

Finance company Geneva Finance says it is no longer taking deposits, and will ask investors for a moratorium on all investments until April 2008.

ANZ says it has completed the review of strategic options for its wholesale mortgage distribution business Origin Mortgage Management Services, and in light of market conditions has decided to retain ownership of Origin in the period ahead.

Deposit Rates Market Report: Some finance companies are making significant increases in their rates on offer reflecting two things.