HSBC says the bombings in the US may hit consumer spending and prolong that economic recovery.

Fund managers have suspended redemptions of units in international funds following the terrorism attacks in the United States.

The huge growth passive funds have enjoyed over the past few years may be coming to an end, Frank Russell UK-based director of portfolio management Noel Lamb says.

While debate about regulation in the mortgage broking industry is heating up, and lenders acting as regulators by saying they choose which brokers they deal with, Sovereign has launched a training programme designed to upskill mortgage brokers.

Investors holding the Metropolis property bonds are learning that they sit at the back of the repayment queue.

Okoroire

Ethical investing is a great way for financial planners to sign up younger clients, co-chair of the Ethical Investment Association Janice Carpenter says.

Rotorua

ASB Bank reckons it can make an impact in the corporate superannuation market, although current players say the going is tough.

Although there appears to be general acceptance of the Securities Commission's report on regulating advisers, none of the key parties are yet offering detailed comment on its content.

Christchurch

Melbourne