Rapid Ratings research on finance is coming back by popular demand.

St Laurence restructures, Sovereign's profit up, Sentinel goes to South Africa, Accountants welcoming and S&P gives company an R.

The St Laurence group is planning a major structural change and capital injection designed to strengthen its market position and better distinguish it from other finance companies.

Sovereign's latest results show that it has performed strongly in the life insurance sector.

South Canterbury buys stake in Dominion, Western Bay investors to get majority of money back, HY-FI rating lowered.

Christchurch

Wellington

More warnings about finance company failures were sounded yesterday, but there was also a report from one of the bigger companies that it was getting good support.

Palmerston North

More warnings about finance company failures were sounded yesterday, but there was also a report from one of the bigger companies that it was getting good support.

With the spotlight now firmly on finance companies and the potential or perceived risk to investors, Trustees Executors provides some points to ponder.

Hastings

The government has widened the scope of its Welcome Home Loan scheme which is designed to help people buy their own homes.