Wellington

A focus on housing appears to be crowding out retirement in people’s savings plans, according to the latest AMP SuperWatch survey.

ASB Bank economist Anthony Byett gives his views on the best home loan rate deal in wake of the Reserve Banks' Monetary Policy Statement last week.

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Auckland

The Reserve Bank today decided to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5%.

ABN Amro have signed a heads of agreement to take a 50% stake in Sydney based alternative investment house Absolute Capital.

The following keynote speakers have been confirmed for the 2004 convention to be held at Auckland

Many New Zealand investors are missing out on a growing part of the world markets because their porfolios are America-centric, Diversified's investment analyst Norman Stacy says.

AMP chief executive Andrew Mohl says the company will be a wealth management powerhouse with strong competitive positioning in advice-based distribution, product manufacturing and investments after its demerger.

Auckland

ASFONZ says a last minute about-turn on a superannuation bill before Parliament saves the day for low income earners.