The government is introducing a number of technical tax changes to ensure the smooth introduction this year of KiwiSaver and associated reforms of the tax rules on investment income.

New Plymouth

The head of Vestar's investment committee, Donal Curtin, says that New Zealand cash and international equities are the two most promising asset classes at the moment.

Finance company placed in admin, Rated Mortgage Bonds fall short, Provincal debenture holders to get less than previously predicted, New Vector offer.

ASX-listed global financial services company Allco Finance Group has completed its acquisition of Strategic Finance, through fellow listed company Allco HIT.

Napier

Palmerston North

In what Westpac believes is the first initiative of its type in New Zealand the bank’s Green Home Loan scheme is aimed at helping homeowners to use environmentally-responsible products in their properties.

Bay of Plenty

Christchurch

A summary and some comments on the big news stories of the week.

Kensington Swan lawyer David Ireland says new law presents challenges for advisers.