Picking which markets are likely to be the best performers is a difficult task, as none really stand out, BT Funds Sydney-based economist Chris Caton says.

Commission to explain new disclosure laws, New look ASSET, Investment grade rating given, Bonds to total $50 mill.

More evidence is emerging that money flows into managed funds are improving - although still modest in size.

Wellington/Palmerston North

The latest AXA Retirement Scope survey provides heartening support for KiwiSaver five months ahead of its launch date, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

Dunedin/Christchurch

Home Loan Report: After a succession of mortgage rate increases in recent weeks banks in the ASB group have bucked the trend with several reductions on fixed term loans.

An important issue for the economic performance of New Zealand is whether New Zealand has the financial services on offer that will best enable the allocation of our resources to their most productive uses – both from the perspective of the investment product choice set an individual faces when saving and the options available to firms when raising capital.

Sentinel doubles loan book, Update on PFS offer, Top 1o themes, Shareholders warned.

The National Bank outlines their thoughts on the Top Ten macro themes for the year.