Dominion capital notes lowly rated, F&P Finance not on the market, Dual currency about to switch off.

Wellington

Investors fearing a New Zealand slow down are better off going offshore for their investments – particularly before the Kiwi dollar begins its slide – with Australia, Japan and Asian looking increasingly attractive.

Weekly Home Loan report: There is good news for the homeowners who are refinancing the $42 billion of fixed home loans that are maturing this year.

Property investors diversifying, New listed property syndicate, Investor Interview: Andrew Evans, Index changes accelerated.

Fidelity Life has reported another strong profit, boosted by its growing investment business.

Hawera-based rural services firm Allied Farmers has announced its intention to launch a full takeover offer for Prime Finance.

Dr Michael Cullen, Minster of Finance, recently addressed the Women in Superannuation/ASFONZ Breakfast in Wellington on the subject of Kiwisaver.

NZX debt raising at record high, South Canterbury lifts profit, Southern merger.

Investors in managed funds continued to reap outstanding returns from international equity funds in the month of February, research house FundSource says, continuing their high-performance streak over much of the last three years.

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has appointed Morrison & Co Funds Management Limited to manage an infrastructure mandate

Australian investment bank Allco Finance Group is buying a 50% stake in Strategic Investment Group for an undisclosed sum.