Retirement Commissioner Colin Blair says political parties need to clarify their superannuation objectives before they start making policy.

Mortgage broking giant Mike Pero Mortgages and local Christchurch-based broker The Mortgage King go another round in their long-running duel.

The woes continue for Harts with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission appointing a provisional liquidator to the listed financial services group.

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AMP Limited has done a deal where it has sold the manufacturing side of its general insurance business to Royal & SunAlliance, but will continue to sell the policies.

Harts Australia is still looking for a buyer for its New Zealand financial planning operation.

Tower Managed Funds strongly supports the promotion of excellence in financial planning and believes in recognising financial planners for their excellence and professionalism.

Australia's compulsory superannuation system is often held up as a shining example of how to make people save. Statistics released yesterday though show it might not be as good as its supporters say.