Christchurch

Wellington

UDC is getting itself into the “direct saver” market increasing its telephone call account rates to compete with ASB and Superbank.

Wellington

ASFONZ has made a written submission to the Minister of Finance on the report of the Savings Product Working Group.

Money Managers to end radio show, Calan to remain a trust, Direct Selections and Sentinel doing well. Here come the FONZ.

Home loan rates are still intensely competitive as lenders seek to attract new borrowers in their “Spring” campaigns.

Nationwide Finance says it has produced a net profit of $2.6 million for the year to June 2004, up from $1.4 million for the 10 months to June 2003.

Sovereign has launched two non-formula home loan products which will no doubt cause waves in the mortgage industry.

A review of the multi-billion NZ Superannuation Fund gives it a tick for performance.

Adelaide

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.