Superannuation is currently on everybody’s lips after the introduction of the State Sector Superannuation Scheme and the release of the Savings Product Working Group report – and it’s shaping up to be an important political issue for savings for the 2005 General Election.

The quality of investment advice given by banks has hit the headlines on two fronts this week.

Wellington

Christchurch

Commerce minister Margaret Wilson has announced the make-up of the taskforce to look at regulation of financial advisers. One of the features is the strong representation of the financial services industry.

Auckland

Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson has announced the make-up of the taskforce to look at regulation of financial advisers. One of the features is the strong representation of the financial services industry.

Borrowers are suffering after being put into fixed rate home loans as interest rates fall or their circumstances change.

The winners of this year’s Financial Planner of the Year Awards were announced at a gala dinner in Auckland last night.

Wellington

Mike Pero Mortgages (MPM) says although the housing market slowed down over the winter months it is expecting a pick up this summer.

Auckland