Wellington

The Minister of Revenue, Hon Peter Dunne addressed the Auckland branch of the Financial Planners' and Insurance Advisors' Association at a breakfast meeting. His speech notes follow.

Weekly home loan report: More, more and still more – there’s no let-up in the fixed rate decreases.

Christchurch

WesternBay Finance ordered to reissue prospectus, Dominion Finance to raise $40 million, PRG sale unconditional, Provincial Finance doubtfuls increase.

The impact of war on the world stock markets, OM-IP fund recommended, FPIA Conference update.

Auckland

Here’s an interesting one. FundSource comments in its latest market share report that money is coming out of New Zealand share funds – no surprise really considering the views of where the market is going, yet more and more such funds are being launched.

Net outflows from retail managed funds have shown signs of improvement in the three months ending December 31, according to research house FundSource.

Auckland

Plan New Zealand, one of the largest wholesale mortgage broking groups in New Zealand, says that November was its best month ever with loan lodgments hitting $216 million.

The government has started its crack down on "extreme" salary sacrifice by releasing an issues paper .