MFS says its dual currency offer is proving attractive to investors, just as a competitor is about to enter the market.

History suggests the latest increase in the Official Cash Rate by the Reserve Bank is unlikely to significantly affect rising house prices, according to the National Vice President of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (Inc), Mr Murray Cleland.

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has invested in a diversified mix of commodity futures.

Volatile inflation is returning New Zealand to a period of heightened uncertainty with a consequential impact on economic growth and incomes.

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Tower is warning investors about the risks associated with CDO-backed fixed interest investments following the Delphi bankruptcy and Refco fraud allegations.

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Bluestone Mortgages is set to significantly expand the reach of its specialist lending business in New Zealand after forging a new partnership with New Zealand Home Loans.

ANZ and its recent acquisition National Bank dominate the nominations in this year's FundSource Fund Manager of the Year Awards.