Increased trail commissions, AMP first ATO.

BT Funds Management (BT) has agreed to appoint Putnam Investments 1 to manage A$5 billion of international share assets within BT's range of managed funds and superannuation portfolios. The announcement follows an extensive search by global research firm, the Frank Russell Company. Frank Russell's task was to find the best international equities manager - of similar investment style to that currently used by BT - for BT investors. The following provides you with some further information on this appointment.

Rotorua

It may take legislation to ensure high standards in the mortgage broking industry and to eliminate illegal or sub-standard practices, Rob Tucker, the immediate past chairman of the Mortgage Brokers Association warned the recent annual conference.

Auckland

The Government Superannuation Fund presents a report on its performance.

Green co-leader Rod Donald has called for a change in investment strategy for the Government Superannuation Fund.

Until the 1980s the dominant economic theory was that financial markets were efficient. Dr Shane Oliver reports on investor psychology.

Auckland

Jordi Garcia talks about the benefits of entering the Financial Planner of the Year Awards, Teachers do a deal with planners and buying funds online a reality.

Jordi Garcia tells you why you should enter the Financial Planner of the Year Awards.

Invercargill

Christchurch

The Commerce Commission has decided to investigate a complaint about Kiwibank's advertising.

Sharebrokers Direct Broking and DF Mainland are merging.