There have been two big events this week – one which has had coverage and the other nearly ignored.

AMP research shows the critical role financial advisers play in preventing underinsurance.

Morningstar has announced the finalists in its annual Fund Manager of the Year Awards.

In this issue: Marac results, North South sale approved, broker's new debt portfolios.

Anthony Quirk, managing director of Tyndall, provides his initial thoughts on some KiwiSaver issues

ING, one of New Zealand’s largest managers of superannuation monies, has reiterated its support for the positive steps government is taking to assist New Zealanders in saving for their retirement.

Homeowners looking to refinance their mortgage this year have a window of opportunity to pick up some increasingly attractive rates at the moment.

Contributory mortgage man Peter van Nieuwkoop is again in trouble with the Securities Commission.

Ernst & Young tax director Jo Doolan says Hon Dr Cullen is to be congratulated for his KiwiSaver initiative

KiwiSaver will give New Zealanders more choices for securing their financial futures, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said in a statement today.

International equities outperform, Salvus reports loss, Trans-Tasman offerings coming soon, Review progressing, Borrow to invest. Comments; Tax takes and the deal of the year.

This week has seen some diverging views on where the markets are heading with stories from AMP and Alliance Bernstein.