Planners should be more active in promoting the need for trauma insurance, according to world-renowned cardiac surgeon Marius Barnard.

Changes in the world bond market have prompted BNZ to make major changes to its internationl fixed interest fund.

Michael Littlewood gives his views on a recent speech by Finance Minister Michael Cullen.

The Securities Commission says some promoters of forestry investments are misleading the public.

Tower Trust explains the reasons why someone may set up a Charitable Trust.

Two offers to win, Nuhaka worth less, Bridgecorp spans Tasman, BT to sell registry.

Auckland

Tauranga

The Government has used the 2001 Budget to begin making contributions into the planned New Zealand Superannuation Fund.

The three big issues for the savings industry in the Budget will be new tax incentives, the Big Cullen Fund and future funding of the Retirement Commissioner's office.

The Commerce Commission will argue its case against Southern Cross keeping 40,000 Aetna Health insurance policies in September.

Wellington

AMP Financial Services' super expert Linda McCulloch considers what part of the savings process should be tax exempt.